trench coat

trench coat
noun
a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets
• Hypernyms: ↑raincoat, ↑waterproof

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noun
1. : a waterproof military overcoat with a removable woolen lining designed for wear in trenches
2. : a loose double-breasted raincoat or sport coat with a convertible collar, deep pockets, wide belt, tabs on the sleeves, and straps on the shoulders, usually made of tan waterproofed gabardine or cotton twill

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a waterproof overcoat styled along military lines, belted, with straps on the shoulders and lower sleeves.
[1915-20]

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trench coat noun
A short waterproof coat with belt, for men or women
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Main Entry: ↑trench

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trench coat UK US noun [countable] [singular trench coat plural trench coats]
a raincoat with a belt, made in the style of a military coat
Thesaurus: jackets and coatshyponym

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trench coat,
a kind of belted raincoat with straps on the shoulders and cuffs. It is usually made of cotton gabardine or poplin.

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n. a loose, belted, double-breasted raincoat in a military style
■ a lined or padded waterproof coat worn by soldiers

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noun, pl ⋯ coats [count]
: a usually long raincoat with deep pockets and a belt

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ˈtrench coat [trench coat trench coats] noun
a long loose coat, worn especially to keep off rain, with a belt and pockets in the style of a military coat

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