What does jacketing mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.