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noun
A type of life jacket used by Allied forces in World War II having an inflatable rubber bag on the chest of the wearer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an inflatable life jacket
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: air jacket
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: life jacket, life vest, cork jacket
noun
United States film actress (1892-1980)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: West
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: actress, comedienne
History
Named after the actress and sex symbol Mae West, who was well known during the war. The inflatable front was taken to be like her busty figure.
