Mackinaw (Noun)

Meaning 1

A heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

  • Textile
  • Material
  • Cloth

Meaning 2

A thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Mackinaw Blanket

Hypernyms

  • Cover

Meaning 3

A flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The crew loaded the mackinaw with nets and set off to fish for whitefish in Lake Michigan.
  • In the late 19th century, mackinaws were a common sight on the waters of Lake Superior.
  • The old mackinaw had been passed down through generations of fishermen on Lake Huron.
  • The captain expertly navigated the mackinaw through the choppy waters of Lake Erie.
  • The museum exhibit featured a beautifully restored mackinaw, showcasing the traditional design of these Great Lakes boats.

Synonyms

  • Mackinaw Boat

Meaning 4

A short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Mackinaw Coat
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