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Meaning of oilskin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

oilskin

Pronunciation:/ˈɔɪl.skɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.

  2. A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.

  3. (by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.