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A short upper garment, extending downward to the hips; a
short coat without skirts. |
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An outer covering for anything, esp. a covering of some
nonconducting material such as wood or felt, used to prevent radiation
of heat, as from a steam boiler, cylinder, pipe, etc. |
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In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and
reenforcing the tube in which the charge is fired. |
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A garment resembling a waistcoat lined with cork, to serve
as a life preserver; -- called also cork jacket. |
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To put a jacket on; to furnish, as a boiler, with a
jacket. |
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To thrash; to beat. |
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