Word Finder - jacket

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A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

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A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)

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A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)

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A police record.

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In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reinforcing the tube in which the charge is fired.

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The tough outer skin of a baked potato.

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Cook the potatoes in their jackets.

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To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering.

Inside his leather jacket it was warm and cozy - falsely secure.

Her jacket was draped over a chair across the room.

Jenn unbuttoned her jacket one button at a time.

A young man in a tan jacket waited at the foot of the stairs looking ill at ease.

Placing a cigarette in the corner of his mouth, his long fingers then searched the pockets of his brown tweed jacket and finally emerged with a match.

He was fully clothed and wore a light jacket.

She hugged her arms and hunched down into her jacket, her teeth chattering.

Helen began to pull off the jacket, saying, "I must give it to a poor little strange girl."

Howie too, dressed for the occasion, even donning a tweed jacket complete with elbow patches.

It feels warm today, but I always keep a light jacket in my saddle bags.

Gladys, bedecked in an orange caftan and a fox fur jacket, smiled a knowing smile to Cynthia and was gone.

The band look like the Specials on speed - the lead singer was suitably decked out in leather jacket and matching leather trilby!

I tied my jacket on the pack, and walked in my knitted waistcoat.

So don't go for a sleeveless yellow jacket.

Those who retain native costume wear a very full pair of silk trousers, bright colored stockings (usually pink), and a close-fitting vest with hanging sleeves and kirts, open down the front and at the sides, and long enough to turn up and fasten into the girdle, which is generally a cashmere shawl; a cloth jacket, richly embroidered with gold, and having short sleeves, is commonly worn over the vest.

She could not lift her face, but only pressed it to the cold braiding of his hussar's jacket.

The jacket also offers a removable quilted lining should you wish to ride with a lighter weight.

The card is printed on tough plastic and will fit into a jacket or rucksack pocket.

Women 's GTX Rush Jacket 2 Layer GORE-TEX® winter jacket, with a detachable snow skirt making it ideal for winter sports.

This is such a neat little jacket, it 'd look smashing with a pair of jeans.

One such piece in the exhibition is the snakeskin rocker jacket by designer Ossie Clarke.

A fleece inner collar means that the jacket is cozy and feels snug when zipped up.

I 'm known in my family for eating jacket spuds alot.

In the stern of a dive kayak is a place where you can stow your cylinder and stab jacket.

The jacket has a single storm flap, where a double storm flap would offer better protection in a heavy downpour.

His job is to escape the strait jacket, which is, yes, ok, fairly straight forward.

It is said that underneath her jacket was found a suffragette flag tied round her body.

Wearing a great pair of heals or a classic tailored jacket with a vintage dress will really highlight the unique style of your outfit.

Your post explains a lot about the tam jacket we 're trying to knit in our local SNB group in Stockholm.

The band look like the Specials on speed - the lead singer was suitably decked out in leather jacket and matching leather trilby !

Q. And you 're constantly linked to another typecast role with another dinner jacket and a Walter PPK.

For lunch, try salads, vegetable soups, jacket potatoes or veggie hot dogs.

Kerry was also accused of misconduct, allegedly violating debate rules by removing a pen from his jacket.

On outdoor patrol she will also wear a high visibility jacket.

The blizzard degenerated into freezing rain and began to infiltrate my allegedly weatherproof jacket.

A double-breasted navy jacket was teamed with a round red fur trimmed skirt, cowgirl boots and checked red trapper hat.

Must be something to do with the zip up underarm vents he has had specially sewn into his jacket !

The doorman in the velveteen jacket moved into a shaft of light.

Then above all, you will have a hooded windproof jacket that stops the cold air getting to the back of your neck.

So do n't go for a sleeveless yellow jacket.

John haphazardly threw his jacket on the ground before the game and left it at the field.

Daniel knew he would need to save some money to replace his fire retardant jacket, a critical accoutrement of his work attire.

Even if you are traveling in the summer, you should always pack a light-weight jacket to keep your little one warm in overly air-conditioned places and for cooler nights.

If you'll be inside, you can get by with a frilly dress or thin suit, as long as you are able to pair it with a warm sweater or jacket when traveling back and forth between the car.

Do not wear cuff links unless you are also wearing a jacket.

A patch sewn on your jacket or backpack can be a fun accessory and a great conversation starter.

The way a well-chosen scarf can bring a pop of color to your wardrobe; add something fresh to an old standby, like that little black dress; or finish the look of a jacket or coat, a throw can renew your living space.

The reduced size makeup fits perfectly inside of a clutch or in a jacket pocket, which makes touch-ups a breeze.

Standing around on the slopes all day can get pretty chilly when you're wearing a down jacket, ski pants, gloves and a beanie, so you can imagine how quickly you'll feel the elements when you're naked.

Common clothing worn for skiing includes ski pants, jacket, ski gloves and a hat.