oilskin

American  

[oil-skin] / ˈɔɪlˌskɪn /

noun

1. a cotton fabric made waterproof by treatment with oil and used for rain gear and fishermen's clothing.

2. a piece of this.

3. Often oilskins a garment made of this, especially a long, full-cut raincoat or a loose-fitting suit of pants and jacket as worn by sailors for protection against rain.

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oilskin British  

/ ˈɔɪlˌskɪn /

noun

1. 1. a cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof

   2. ( as modifier )

      an oilskin hat

2. (often plural) a protective outer garment of this fabric

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Etymology

Origin of oilskin

First recorded in 1805–15; oil + skin

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Example Sentences

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oilskin

Helly Hansen traces its roots back to a Norwegian mariner of the same name, who produced his first oilskin weather protective waterproof jacket in 1877.

From Reuters ● Jul. 13, 2012

When he returns, tanned and wild-haired in an Australian oilskin, he stays just long enough for her to fall in love.

From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2011

The concept was based on contrasts: utilitarian oilskin leather and sequins or ultralight mohair used for tweedy tailoring.

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2010

Malcolm nodded, and Asta slipped inside his oilskin raincoat and twisted around to look out from under his chin.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

I sat down next to the oilskin bag and opened it.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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