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jerkin vs jacket

jacket vs jerkin

jerkin and jacket both are nouns.

jerkin is not a verb while jacket is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jerkin Yes No No No
jacket Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jacket is a hypernym of jerkin; that is, jacket is a word with a broader meaning than jerkin:
  • jerkin: a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times
  • jacket: a short coat
jerkin (noun) jacket (noun)
a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times a short coat
an outer wrapping or casing
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition
the outer skin of a potato
jerkin (verb) jacket (verb)
put a jacket on
provide with a thermally non-conducting cover
Difference between jerkin and jacket

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