What does jacketing mean?
nounThe act of covering or surrounding something with a jacket, or the state of being covered or surrounded by a jacket. In sports, the act of defending or protecting a player by surrounding them with teammates.
Example
"The team's defense was excellent, with the players jacketing the opponent's star player to prevent them from scoring."
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