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   Flak jack·et

   /ˈflak ˌjakət/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sleeveless jacket made of heavy fabric reinforced with metal or Kevlar, worn as protection against bullets and shrapnel.

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   What is a flak jacket?

   • Thanks! Your feedback will be reviewed. There was a problem sending your report. flak jacket definition: 1. a special piece of clothing worn by soldiers and police to protect them from bullets and weapons…. Learn more.

   FLAK JACKET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What are flak jackets used for in the military?

   • flak jacket(Noun) A special piece of clothing worn by soldiers to protect them from shrapnel and grenade fragments, other non-direct fire and battlefield debris. Sometimes used informally to connotate any of the various forms of a bullet-proof vest.

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   What does a flak jacket protect against?

   • A flak jacket protects against artillery shell and grenade fragments. Although some flak jackets, or fragmentation vests, such as the PASGT, can protect against 9mm FMJ handgun bullets, that’s not the intended purpose. In the United States, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) publishes standards for body armor according to protection level.

   What Kinds of Bullets Can Go Through a Bulletproof Vest ... - Legionary

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   Why was a flak jacket used in WW2?

   • It was originally developed as a base material for flak jackets to be worn by the Second World War airmen as protection from case fragment from high explosive weaponry and bullets. However, it was not effective against most pistols and rifle bullets though it could deflect minor shrapnel and debris.

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   Nov 21, 2023 · The meaning of FLAK JACKET is a jacket containing metal plates for protection against flak; broadly : a bulletproof vest —called also flak vest.

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   FLAK JACKET definition: 1. a special piece of clothing worn by soldiers and police to protect them from bullets and weapons…. Learn more.

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   Meaning of flak jacket in English. flak jacket. noun [ C ] us/ˈflæk ˌdʒæk.ɪt/uk/ˈflæk ˌdʒæk.ɪt/. a special piece of clothing worn by soldiers and police to protect them from bullets and weapons. Nathan Blaney/Photodisc/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Coats, jackets & cloaks.

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   May 16, 2023 · What is a flak jacket? What's the difference between flak, Kevlar, and bulletproof vests? Learn the difference between materials, brands, and more.

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   Flak jacket definition, an armored garment made of steel plates covered by a padded fabric, designed to protect vital parts of the body from shrapnel. See more.

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9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › flak-jacketflak jacket noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   a heavy jacket without arms that has metal or other special material inside it to make it stronger, and is worn for example by soldiers and police officers to protect them from bullets, shells, etc.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › flak-jacketFLAK JACKET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. U.S. Air Force. an armored garment made of steel plates covered by a padded fabric, designed to protect vital parts of the body from shrapnel. 2. a protective vest, esp. one that is bulletproof. Also called: flak vest. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.