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Meaning Of Jacket
n.
A short upper garment, extending downward to the hips; a
short coat without skirts.
n.
An outer covering for anything, esp. a covering of some
nonconducting material such as wood or felt, used to prevent radiation
of heat, as from a steam boiler, cylinder, pipe, etc.
n.
In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and
reenforcing the tube in which the charge is fired.
n.
A garment resembling a waistcoat lined with cork, to serve
as a life preserver; -- called also cork jacket.
v. t.
To put a jacket on; to furnish, as a boiler, with a
jacket.