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flak jacket

noun

: a special jacket that is worn by soldiers, police officers, etc., for protection against flak or bullets

Full Definition of FLAK JACKET

:  a jacket containing metal plates for protection against flak; broadly :  a bulletproof vest —called also flak vest
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First Known Use of FLAK JACKET

1950

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