work jacket
[/wɜːrk ˈdʒækɪt/]
nounpl: work jackets
jaqueta de trabalho
1. A durable jacket worn for protection during manual labor or industrial work, typically made from heavy-duty materials like canvas, denim, or leather
The carpenter wore a sturdy work jacket to protect his clothes from sawdust and splinters.
O carpinteiro usava uma jaqueta de trabalho robusta para proteger suas roupas do pó de serra e lascas.
2. A practical, often waterproof or weather-resistant jacket designed for outdoor work or construction sites
All construction workers must wear a high-visibility work jacket on the site.
Todos os trabalhadores da construção devem usar uma jaqueta de trabalho com alta visibilidade no canteiro de obras.
Work jackets are essential in both American and Brazilian construction and industrial settings. In Brazil, they are typically provided by employers in formal construction work and are often branded with company logos. In the USA, they are iconic symbols of blue-collar workers and manual labor. High-visibility versions (fluorescent colors with reflective strips) are now mandatory safety requirements in many countries.
NYC Slang
work coat, labor coat
Related Idioms & Phrases
to get one's hands dirty in a work jacket (começar um trabalho árduo)
roll up your sleeves (metaphorical, though work jackets are often associated with this attitude)
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