battle jacket
Americannoun
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U.S. Military. a close-fitting waist-length woolen jacket with snugly fitting cuffs and waist, formerly worn as part of the service uniform.
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any of various adaptations of this jacket in men's and women's sportswear.
Example Sentences
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Here are five of the best acts worth seeing as you sweat through your long-retired battle jacket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
A battle jacket with belted trousers is an unsightly appearing garment.
From Time Magazine Archive
He donned a freshly pressed battle jacket, with the marshal's baton woven on the shoulder tabs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Small finally staggered down the gangplank, bent under his barracks bag, sweating in his heavy O.D.s and battle jacket.
From Time Magazine Archive
What happened to Ike's ribbons on his battle jacket?
From Time Magazine Archive
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