as in macks
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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trenches
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Along with Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson, the position group’s three of the team’s six total Pro Bowl selections tied the Kansas City Chiefs for the league’s most within the offensive trenches.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Nebraska’s most promising young linemen are likely not ready for the Big Ten trenches.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Oilskins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oilskins. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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