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flak jacket [′flak ‚jak·ət]
(engineering) A jacket or vest of heavy fabric containing metal, nylon, or ceramic plates, designed especially for protection against flak; usually covers the chest, abdomen, back, and genitals, leaving the arms and legs free. Also known as flak vest. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Some soldiers have complained about kit shortages, with several saying they had been issued with flak jackets but not the ceramic plates. They had lifted a curfew, so we put our flak jackets on and in we went. Officers in flak jackets took over part of the hospital, where the doctor was being held captive in a consulting room on an upper floor. |
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