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oilskin


oil·skin

noun \ˈi(-ə)l-ˌskin\

Definition of OILSKIN

1
: an oiled waterproof cloth used for coverings and garments
2
: an oilskin raincoat
3
plural : an oilskin suit of coat and trousers

Examples of OILSKIN

  1. <the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain>

First Known Use of OILSKIN

1786

Related to OILSKIN

Synonyms: mac (or mack) [British], mackintosh (also macintosh) [chiefly British], raincoat, slicker, waterproof [chiefly British]
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