mackinaws
/ˈmækɪnɔːz/
NOUN
1. A heavy woolen cloth
A thick, durable woolen fabric traditionally used to make warm clothing and outerwear.
1.1. Heavy wool fabric
Refers to thick woolen material valued for its warmth and durability, traditionally used in cold-weather clothing.
Synonyms
- woolen cloth
- heavy wool fabric
Examples
- The tailor used mackinaw cloth to make a durable winter coat.
- Mackinaws were valued for their ability to provide warmth in harsh weather.
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NOUN
2. A wool blanket
A blanket made of wool, historically distributed to Indigenous peoples in North America by the United States government.
2.1. Traditional wool blankets
Refers to wool blankets historically supplied to Indigenous communities, particularly through government distribution and trade.
Synonyms
- wool blankets
Examples
- The museum displayed several historic mackinaws distributed to Indigenous communities.
- The collection included wool mackinaws alongside other historical trade goods.
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NOUN
3. Flat-bottomed cargo boats
Flat-bottomed boats traditionally used to transport cargo, especially on shallow waterways.
3.1. Cargo boats for shallow waters
Refers to mackinaw boats designed to carry goods along rivers and other shallow waterways.
Synonyms
- mackinaw boats
Examples
- The traders loaded the mackinaws with supplies for the journey upriver.
- Flat-bottomed mackinaws transported cargo through shallow inland waterways.
Related Words
- boats
- vessels
- cargo boats
- flatboats
- barges
- watercraft
- river transport
NOUN
4. Heavy coats and outerwear
Thick, warm coats traditionally made from heavy woolen fabric and worn in cold weather.
4.1. Winter coats and jackets
Describes heavy outer garments worn for warmth and protection against cold weather, including traditional wool coats and similar styles.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The fishermen wore warm mackinaws to withstand the chilly winds on the lake.
- In the winter, the outdoor enthusiasts bundled up in cozy mackinaws before hitting the snowy trails.
- At the vintage clothing store, I found a rack of classic mackinaws perfect for the cold season.
- The logging crew donned sturdy mackinaws before working in the rugged mountain terrain.