flak jacket

flak jacket
1. U.S. Air Force. an armored garment made of steel plates covered by a padded fabric, designed to protect vital parts of the body from shrapnel.
2. a protective vest, esp. one that is bulletproof. Also called flak vest.
[1955-60]

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noun, pl ⋯ -ets [count]
: a special jacket that is worn by soldiers, police officers, etc., for protection against flak or bullets — called also flak vest

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ˈflak jacket [flak jacket flak jackets] noun
a heavy jacket without sleeves that has metal inside it to make it stronger, and is worn by soldiers and police officers to protect them from bullets

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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