cagoule

IPA/kəˈɡuːl/
IPA/kəˈɡuːl/

cagoule — noun

  • cagoulesingular
  • cagoulesplural

1. a light rainproof coat that has a hood and is worn outside in wet, windy weather

1.nounB2
Definition

a light rainproof coat that has a hood and is worn outside in wet, windy weather.

Example

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

Common collocations
  • pull on a cagoule
  • pack a cagoule
  • yellow cagoule
  • folded cagoule
Synonyms
  • 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