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GREATCOAT

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

Synonyms:

greatcoat; overcoat; topcoat

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("greatcoat" is a kind of...):

coat (an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "greatcoat"):

capote; hooded coat (a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head)

chesterfield (a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar)

surtout (a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat)

ulster (loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted)

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 Context examples: 

I hope Mr. Allen will put on his greatcoat when he goes, but I dare say he will not, for he had rather do anything in the world than walk out in a greatcoat; I wonder he should dislike it, it must be so comfortable.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

John came home early, Meg gadded no more, and that greatcoat was put on in the morning by a very happy husband, and taken off at night by a most devoted little wife.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)