jacket

/ˈdʒækɪt/
verb
  1. To cover or encase something with a protective layer.
    • The workers jacketed the steel beam with fireproof material.
    • We need to jacket the pipes before winter to keep them from freezing.
    • They jacketed the cable with rubber to prevent damage.
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noun
  1. A short coat that covers the upper body, usually with sleeves and a zipper or buttons.
    • She wore a warm jacket to school because it was cold outside.
    • He put on his leather jacket before riding the motorcycle.
    • I need to buy a new rain jacket for the hiking trip.
  2. A protective cover or outer layer for something, such as a book, wire, or pipe.
    • The electrician wrapped the wire with a plastic jacket for safety.
    • The book had a colorful dust jacket with the author's photo.
    • The pipe's insulation jacket keeps the hot water from cooling too fast.
  3. The skin or outer covering of a potato, especially when baked.
    • I like to eat baked potatoes with butter and salt on the jacket.
    • She left the jacket on the potato for extra fiber.
    • The jacket of the potato gets crispy in the oven.
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