mackinaw
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Definition
- Noun:
- A heavy woolen cloth: A thick, dense fabric made of wool that is heavily napped (brushed to raise a soft surface) and felted (matting the fibers together), often featuring a plaid or tartan pattern.
- A flat-bottomed boat: A type of boat with a flat bottom, historically used for fishing and transport on the upper Great Lakes of North America.
- A thick plaid blanket: A heavy blanket made of wool in a plaid design, formerly used in the northwestern United States and Canada.
- A short plaid coat: A short coat or jacket, typically made of the thick, plaid woolen cloth described above.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Cloth):
- The jacket was made of durable mackinaw that could withstand harsh winters.
- Traditional mackinaw is known for its warmth and distinctive checked patterns.
- Noun (Boat):
- The fishermen used a sturdy mackinaw to navigate the lake's shallow bays.
- Noun (Blanket):
- He wrapped himself in an old mackinaw by the campfire.
- Noun (Coat):
- He wore a red-and-black mackinaw for his outdoor work in the timber country.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe items made from this material or in this style.
- A mackinaw coat is essential for cold, wet weather.
- They sell authentic mackinaw blankets at the trading post.
Variants and Related Words
- Mackinaw coat: Specifically refers to the jacket.
- Mackinaw boat: Specifically refers to the vessel.
- Mackinaw blanket: Specifically refers to the blanket.
- Mackinaw cloth: Another term for the heavy woolen fabric.
Synonyms
- For the cloth/blanket/coat: Woolen cloth, plaid blanket, logger's jacket, buffalo plaid (refers to a specific common pattern).
- For the boat: Skiff, dinghy, flat-bottomed boat.
Noun
- a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
- a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes
- a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States
- a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material