Mackintosh - English meaning

noun

A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions.

Usage examples:

A fine drizzle had developed, so i wore my waterproof anorak and pulled the hood up to keep from ge…

noun

A short coat that protects the wearer against wind, rain, and cold weather, usually with a part for covering the head

noun

A boring person who is too interested in the details of a hobby and finds it difficult to meet and spend time with other people

Usage examples:

There are enough facts and figures in this book to keep even the most obsessive anorak fascinated f…

noun

A kind of lightweight belted raincoat, typically beige in colour, with a distinctive tartan lining.

Usage examples:

And well, burberries are always a favourite among students.

noun

A brand name for a light, high-quality coat that protects the wearer against rain

noun

A lightweight, hooded, thigh-length waterproof jacket.

Usage examples:

‘riot gear’ appears in the form of high collar jackets, balaclava hooded cagoules and glazed cotton…

noun

A light jacket with a hood (= head cover) that protects you against wind and rain

Usage examples:

Bad weather is likely, so please wear walking boots and a cagoule.

noun

A sleeveless cloak, typically a short one.

Usage examples:

He was wearing a flowing cape

verb

(in bullfighting) taunt (the bull) by flourishing a cape.

Usage examples:

The film shows a man expertly caping a charging bull

noun

A headland or promontory.

Usage examples:

We could see the island from the cape

noun

A smooth, durable twill-woven worsted or cotton cloth.

Usage examples:

A gaberdine suit

noun

A thick cloth that is especially used for making coats

noun

A long coat made from this cloth

noun

Macaroni.

Usage examples:

His daily yearning for mac and cheese

noun

A mackintosh.

Usage examples:

This can only mean that martine mccutcheon must own a burberry mac too, hence minus points.

noun

A type of personal computer.

Usage examples:

I have been developing software for the mac for over 20 years.

noun

Heavy cotton cloth waterproofed with oil.

Usage examples:

A fisherman's outfit of yellow oilskin

noun

A long warm coat.

Usage examples:

The huntsman collection includes suits, sports coats, overcoats, blazers, shirts and ties: time-hon…

noun

A long coat, typically having a belt, made from waterproofed or water-resistant fabric.

Usage examples:

From the coolest raincoats to the classiest overcoats, you're not ready for spring until you get yo…

noun

A coat, esp. one made of waterproof material, worn for protection from the rain

noun

A raincoat made of smooth material.

Usage examples:

Far gone are the days of pvc where in order to keep dry you would need to be swathed in restrictive…

adjective

Done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way.

Usage examples:

Rangers have been entertaining crowds with a slick passing game

noun

A waterproof coat used in wet weather

adjective

Impervious to water.

Usage examples:

A waterproof hat

noun

A garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water.

Usage examples:

She put on boots and a waterproof

verb

Make impervious to water.

Usage examples:

A plastic case waterproofs this disposable camera