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1 6.8
To cover something with a protective layer
  • verb
  • /ˈdʒækɪt/
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  • For example, one industry lawyer wrote, "The admirable goal of consumer protection against fraud has been used by the FDA to strait-jacket the development of food technology."
  • jacketed in copper

Examples

  • And even convention explosives jacketed in plutonium would make an extremely dangerous weapon.

  • The barrel of the rifle was jacketed with a metal tube pierced all over with holes and shining like chrome.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • So what else have you jacket copywritten?

  • It'll jacket the frequency, and we'll have a secure channel.

  • .32 Caliber bullet to the neck, jacketed with suppressor markings.

  • Yes, that's long-haired, leopard-skin-jacketed Eno fiddling with electronics.

    Blog text (29)
  • Looks like another .32 Caliber and I'm guessing it's also gonna be jacketed with suppressor markings.

  • "She introduced me to her friend, an affable, bull-necked and stocky guy, jacketed in well-worn brown leather scuffed at the edges.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • Each bullet was wrapped in a steel jacket, a result of the decision in World War II to conserve stocks of British alloys needed for other war materials (before the war, bullets were typically jacketed in copper-nickel alloy).

    Academic text (2011)
  • The engineers decided to jacket the electrical wires to prevent any damage during the construction.

Synonyms

to clad
vsto jacket
16 5.7

To cover with clothing or another material

focuses on protective outer layers rather than clothing or appearance
to wrap up
vsto jacket
9 2.8

Put on warm clothes to keep warm in cold weather

is more about adding a protective layer to objects than dressing oneself
to armor
vsto jacket
  • US
2 4.8

To put a strong protective layer on something

is broader and gentler not limited to rigid defensive protection
to sleeve
vsto jacket
1 5.5

To put something into a cover to protect it

is similar but used more generally to add an outer layer
to jacketed
vsto jacket
5.0

To cover something with a protective outer layer, for example pipes or cables

is the general verb for adding a protective outer layer
to sheathe
vsto jacket
6.5

To cover something with a protective layer, for example metal, leather or plastic

is narrower in that it adds an outer layer rather than complete encasement
to cape
vsto jacket
8.1

To cover something with a cloth or sheet to protect it

refers to adding a regular fitted outer layer rather than a loose wrap
to vesture
vsto jacket
  • Literature
9.9

To cover with clothes, for example a cloak

is more modern and practical focusing on protective outer coverings

Antonyms

146 2.8

Make something visible by removing a cover or letting light reach it

37 2.7

Remove a cover to show what is under it

Compounds

16 1.4

A jacket that helps a person float in water

5 2.7

A removable paper cover for a book with pictures and short text

smoking jacket
  • Archaic
4 6.3

A man's soft jacket like a short robe, often made of velvet, worn at home while relaxing

3 3.1

A dark jacket worn by men at formal evening events

3 4.1

A removable paper cover that protects a book and shows a picture or information

full metal jacket
  • Specialized
3 7.4

A bullet with a lead core covered in hard metal like copper that does not break on impact

3 1.7

A warm waterproof and windproof jacket people wear for skiing to keep dry

A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket

2 3.2

A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned

1 3.6

A small aggressive wasp with yellow and black stripes that often builds nests in the ground

A light smart coat often in bold colors for casual wear

bed jacket
  • Archaic
1 5.1

Short, lightweight clothing that you wear over pajamas when sitting in bed for warmth

A jacket with overlapping front panels fastened by two rows of buttons

1 8.0

A short, light jacket with a high stand-up collar that leaders wore in China during Mao Zedong's time

1 2.4

A baked potato with its skin left on

A warm jacket filled with down or synthetic material that looks puffy

water jacket
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A part that surrounds an engine and is filled with water to keep it cool

A coat that keeps you dry in the rain

The inside of a jacket where you keep small things

6.2

A loose jacket like a shirt with four pockets and a belt that people wear in hot places

cork jacket
  • Archaic
8.4

A sleeveless jacket made of cork that helps you float in water

A short military jacket with decorative braids worn over the shoulders

6.7

A short, thick jacket of heavy cloth worn by manual workers to stay warm

An inflatable vest that keeps you afloat in water

A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain

Eton jacket
  • Archaic
8.6

A short jacket that reaches the waist with a straight, square bottom, worn by boys at Eton College

5.0

A bright fluorescent jacket people wear so others can see them for safety

lounging jacket
  • Archaic
6.6

A soft jacket a man wears at home often tied with a belt

3.9

A short warm plaid wool jacket for outdoor work and casual wear

mess jacket
  • Jargon
8.4

Short jacket worn by military officers at formal dinners

monkey jacket
  • Archaic
9.6

A short formal jacket worn by navy officers at dinner

jacket crown
  • Archaic
8.6

A hard cap placed over a broken or decayed tooth to make it look and work like a real tooth

Norfolk jacket
  • Archaic
9.4

A loose, single-breasted jacket with a belt and pleats worn for country sports

A cover for a vinyl record that protects it and shows the album art

A heavy wool jacket with two rows of large buttons, often navy, worn by sailors

9.9

A coat that looks worn and untidy

A short waist-length jacket worn by military officers at formal dinners

A jacket with one row of buttons and a front that overlaps slightly

9.9

A strong medicine like Nembutal used to make people sleep

How Covered

to encase
34 4.9
to wrap
729 1.0
to jacket
1 6.8
to cover
1.0
coat
92 2.5

Surface Forms

jacket infinitive
jacketed past
jacketed past participle
jacketting present participle
jackets third person singular

Etymology

Jacket as a verb comes from the noun jacket (Old French jaquet) and simply means 'to put a coat on'. So to jacket something is to cover it with a protective or outer layer, just like putting a coat on a person.