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bluejacket

/ˈbluːdʒækt/ noun · British & US
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What does bluejacket mean?

noun

A bluejacket is a type of uniform worn by sailors in the United States Navy, typically a short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirt with a distinctive collar. It is also sometimes used to refer to a person who wears such a uniform.

Example

"The sailor proudly wore his bluejacket as he stood on the deck of the ship."

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