mackinaw

/ˌmækəˈnɔ/

Other forms: mackinaws

Definitions of mackinaw

1. noun

   a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
   type of:

   cloth, fabric, material, textile

   artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
2. noun

   a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States
   synonyms: Mackinaw blanket

   type of:

   blanket, cover

   bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
3. noun

   a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material
   synonyms: Mackinaw coat

   type of:

   coat

   an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
4. noun

   a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes
   synonyms: Mackinaw boat

   type of:

   boat

   a small vessel for travel on water