jacket

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of JACKET

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it <slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty>

Synonyms armor, capsule, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Related Words cartridge, cassette (also casette); bark, crust; carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield; cuticle, hide, skin; envelope, package, wrapper; backing, coating, coverture, facing

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick <llamas are prized for their soft, lush jackets>

Synonyms coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool

Related Words undercoat, underfur; hide, leather, pelt, skin

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