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noun
A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any waterproof coat or raincoat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Waterproof rubberized cloth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: macintosh, mac, mack
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: raincoat, waterproof
Narrower terms: oilskin, slicker
noun
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: macintosh
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile
History
From Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who patented a type of rubberized cloth in 1823. Former trademark. The letter k is a later addition.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
