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

Or Budev recommends buying moleskin from a drugstore and applying that to the bridge of your nose.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2020

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

His longsword and dagger were sheathed in black moleskin, and the hauberk and coif in his saddlebag were black ringmail.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin