A jacket having air-tight cells, or cavities which can be filled with air, to render persons buoyant in swimming. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a serviceman in the navy.
n. [ From its resemblance to the style of jacket work by the crews of World War II bomber airplanes. ] a short men's jacket made of leather, having a zipper in front, knitted cuffs, and ribbed trim. [ PJC ]
n. [ F. jaquette, dim. of jaque. See 3d Jack, n. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Blue jacket. (Naut.)
Steam jacket,
To dust one's jacket,
v. t.
a. Wearing, or furnished with, a jacket. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The material of a jacket;
n.
. A kind of loose-fitting plaited jacket, having a loose belt. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back. [ 1913 Webster ]
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