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Definition
A mid-length overcoat that typically reaches to the knees.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a coat that hits around the knee, distinguishing it from longer styles or shorter jackets. It is a common term in fashion retail and daily conversation when describing outerwear length. It functions as a precise descriptor for a classic wardrobe staple.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
