fearnought

[ˈfɪənɔːt]

fearnought Definition

• 1. a type of heavy, waterproof fabric that was used to make coats for sailors
• 2. a heavy overcoat made of this fabric

Using fearnought: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fearnought" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He wore a fearnought coat to protect himself from the rain.

• Example

  The sailors were issued with fearnoughts to keep them warm and dry.

fearnought Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fearnought

• mackintosh
• mac
• overcoat
• slicker

Phrases with fearnought

• fearnought jacket

  a short, double-breasted jacket made of fearnought fabric, worn by sailors in the Royal Navy

  Example

  The fearnought jacket was part of the standard uniform for sailors in the Royal Navy.

• fearnought suit

  a suit made of fearnought fabric, worn by sailors in the Royal Navy

  Example

  The fearnought suit was designed to keep sailors warm and dry in cold and wet weather conditions.

• fearnought trousers

  trousers made of fearnought fabric, worn by sailors in the Royal Navy

  Example

  The fearnought trousers were part of the standard uniform for sailors in the Royal Navy.

Origins of fearnought

from obsolete 'fearnot', meaning 'woolen cloth'

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Summary: fearnought in Brief

'Fearnought' [ˈfɪənɔːt] is a type of heavy, waterproof fabric used to make coats for sailors. It is also the name of the heavy overcoat made of this fabric. The term is often used in the context of naval uniforms, such as the 'fearnought jacket,' 'fearnought suit,' and 'fearnought trousers.'