moleskin

[ mohl-skin ]

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.

moleskin

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of moleskin¹

First recorded in 1660–70; mole ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

The phone still has two rigid, glass-covered screens that fold up like a moleskin notebook.

From Ars Technica

Then the rough moleskin trousers were put on and fastened with a belt round the waist, and a pair of leg-strings at the knees.

From Project Gutenberg

"We has a bolt o' moleskin and a bolt o' kersey cloth," said Mrs. Twig.

From Project Gutenberg

He was filling his pipe from a moleskin pouch, and I noticed that his broad stooping shoulders ended in arms abnormally long.

From Project Gutenberg

"You'm cold," said Bob, after a moment's silence, reaching into a locker under his seat and bringing out a moleskin adicky.

From Project Gutenberg

Moleskin—A medium heavy twilled cotton cloth, napped inside; used for men's wear and ornamental purposes.

From Project Gutenberg