moleskin

American  

[mohl-skin] / ˈmoʊlˌskɪn /

noun

1. the soft, deep-gray, fragile fur of the mole.

2. a strong and heavy napped, twilled cotton fabric used for sportswear and work clothing.

3. moleskins, a garment, especially trousers, of this fabric.

4. a soft, usually adhesive-backed fabric applied to the feet or other areas of the body to prevent irritation or abrasion.

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moleskin British  

/ ˈməʊlˌskɪn /

noun

1. the dark grey dense velvety pelt of a mole, used as a fur

2. a hard-wearing cotton fabric of twill weave used for work clothes, etc

3. (modifier) made from moleskin

   a moleskin waistcoat

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Etymology

Origin of moleskin

First recorded in 1660–70; mole ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

Magee, a Republican, said he sat down at Unglesby’s office Monday to discuss which portions of the “three small, moleskin journals” were relevant to the committee’s inquiry.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2022

You may have heard of the patches via the Korean brand Cosrx, which distributes them in a plain white-and-red envelope, all stuck to the same plastic sheet kind of like pre-cut moleskin or corn cushions.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2019

“Now, I am aware that for the vast majority of people a gangly man in moleskin trousers holding a 5ft golden rod might look a bit odd,” Russell-Moyle said.

From Fox News • Dec. 11, 2018

Similarly founded in the late 1890s, both cafes are adorned with Art Deco details, red moleskin banquettes, mahogany tables and mirrored walls.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2014

Hagrid’s face was entirely hidden by a woolly, snow-covered balaclava, but it couldn’t possibly be anyone else, as he filled most of the corridor in his moleskin overcoat.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling