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on the difference between jackets and coats:

coat (kt)
n.

1.  
   1. A sleeved outer garment extending from the shoulders to the waist or below.
   2. A garment extending to just below the waist and usually forming the top part of a suit.
2. A natural outer covering, such as the fur of an animal; an integument.
3. A layer of material covering something else; a coating: a second coat of paint.

tr.v. coat·ed, coat·ing, coats

1. To provide or cover with a coat.
2. To cover with a layer, as of paint.

 

jack·et (jkt)
n.

1. A short coat usually extending to the hips.
2. An outer covering or casing, especially:
   1. The skin of a potato.
   2. The dust jacket of a book or phonograph record.
   3. An insulation covering for a steam pipe, wire, boiler, or similar part.
   4. An open envelope or folder for filing papers.
   5. The outer metal shell or case of a bullet.

tr.v. jack·et·ed, jack·et·ing, jack·ets

To supply or cover with a jacket.