oilskin


oilskin

noun

Definition of OILSKIN

a coat made of water-resistant material <the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain>
Synonyms mac (or mack) [British], mackintosh (also macintosh) [chiefly British], oilskin, slicker, waterproof [chiefly British]

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