O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

jacketing

/ˈdʒækɪtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does jacketing mean?

noun

The 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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for jacketing

Antonyms of jacketing

Rhymes with jacketing

Etymologically related