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to jacketed

to jacketed

5.0
To cover something with a protective outer layer, for example pipes or cables
  • verb
  • /ˈdʒækɪtɪd/
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  • Technicians jacketed the cables to protect them from moisture and damage.

Examples

  • The publisher jacketed the limited edition books with special covers.

  • All the pipes in the basement were jacketed to prevent heat loss.

  • The book was jacketed in a beautiful cover.

  • She jacketed the pipes to prevent corrosion.

  • The publisher jacketed the limited edition books with special covers.

  • All the pipes in the basement were jacketed to prevent heat loss.

  • Technicians jacketed the cables to protect them from moisture and damage.

Synonyms

to wrap
vsto jacketed
729 1.0

To cover something by putting material around it

refers to a fitted outer cover rather than general winding or enclosing
to clad
vsto jacketed
16 5.7

To cover with clothing or another material

focuses on a fitted decorative or protective outer layer rather than general dressing
to armor
vsto jacketed
  • US
2 4.8

To put a strong protective layer on something

means a lighter fitted outer cover for protection or appearance rather than heavy defense
to jacket
vsto jacketed
1 6.8

To cover something with a protective layer

is more specific, focusing on a decorative or fitted outer covering for items
to sleeve
vsto jacketed
1 5.5

To put something into a cover to protect it

uses a fitted outer layer for protection or appearance rather than a removable cover
to sheathe
vsto jacketed
6.5

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

is about a fitted or decorative outer cover rather than simple encasement
to overwrap
vsto jacketed
4.4

To cover something with an extra layer to protect it or make it look nicer

implies a specific fitted outer cover instead of an extra wrapped layer

Antonyms

to strip
42 2.7

Remove all covering or contents from an object so it is left bare

uncovered
  • NSFW
1.9

Not wearing clothes on a part of the body

How Covered

to encase
34 4.9
to jacketed
5.0
to coat
105 2.8
to cover
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

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

Morphology

jacketed = jacket (transparent) = jacket + ed

The word is the regular past/past-participle form of the verb 'to jacket'; learners who know the verb will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Jacketed as a verb comes from the noun jacket meaning 'coat', so to jacket something is like putting a little coat on it to protect or hide it. That's why people say they 'jacket' cables, pipes, or books when they add a protective outer layer.