cagoule
cagoule — noun
- cagoulesingular
- cagoulesplural
1. a light rainproof coat that has a hood and is worn outside in wet, windy weather
a light rainproof coat that has a hood and is worn outside in wet, windy weather.
Evelyn pulled on her cagoule before the ferry crossed the windy harbor.
pattern: pull on a cagoule before going out
Nila keeps a folded cagoule in her backpack during mountain walks.
common context: carry a cagoule in a backpack
A sudden shower sent hikers reaching for their cagoules near the ridge.
Eri's bright yellow cagoule dried beside the tent after the storm.
scene-anchored: cagoule drying after a storm
Mira chose a cagoule over a heavy coat for the drizzly trail.
- pull on a cagoule
- pack a cagoule
- yellow cagoule
- folded cagoule
- raincoat
the general everyday word for clothing that keeps rain off
- anorak
often heavier or warmer, rather than a light rain layer
- waterproof
a broader British term for a rainproof coat or jacket
Grammar Patterns
wear a cagoule
pull on a cagoule
pack a cagoule
Usage Note
Chiefly British. A cagoule is usually a light outer layer for wet or windy weather, not a thick coat for keeping warm in winter.
Common collocations
Phrases
- pull on a cagoule
- pack a cagoule
- a yellow cagoule
Prepositions
- in a cagoule