half-jacket

noun — 2 senses

half-jacket

noun

Etymology From half- + jacket.

1

A short coat or jacket.

2

Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A short bullet jacket which leaves some of the bullet in contact with the bore.

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