Mackinaw (Noun)
Meaning 1
A heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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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.
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Meaning 4
A short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.