as in raincoats
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
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But while British sleuths wear raincoats or umbrellas, Erica is more suited for a beautiful French scarf.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Jan. 2026 -
Nylon raincoats can go longer, perhaps once a month or every two months, depending on the frequency of use.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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The American team could certainly have done without the aggravation of running to the pro shop to buy alternative waterproofs in 2010 because they were getting soaked in their official gear.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Dig Trenches or Holes For a large planting, trenches are an efficient way to plant seed potatoes.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Oilskins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oilskins. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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