jackets

/ˈdʒækəts/
verb
  1. Third person singular present of jacket: to cover or encase something with a jacket or protective layer.
    • The factory jackets each wire with a layer of plastic.
    • The chef jackets the potatoes in foil before baking.
    • He jackets the book in a clear cover to protect it.
noun
  1. A short coat, usually worn over clothing for warmth or as part of a uniform.
    • The team wore matching leather jackets for the parade.
    • She hung her jackets in the closet after coming home.
    • He bought two new jackets for the winter trip.
  2. An outer covering or casing for something, such as a book, wire, or pipe.
    • Electricians use rubber jackets to insulate wires.
    • The pipe's protective jacket kept it from freezing.
    • The book's dust jackets were torn and faded.
  3. The skin or outer layer of a potato or other vegetable, especially when cooked.
    • The recipe calls for potatoes with their jackets left on.
    • Baked potatoes are best eaten with their jackets on.
    • She peeled the jackets off the boiled potatoes.
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