oilskin
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 7
/ˈɔɪl.skɪn/
(UK)
Definition of oilskin
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
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(countable, uncountable)A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
“I noticed Larry to-day had on two vests, two coats, and an overcoat with his oilskin outside of that.”
“He was preparing to venture out again, when Gaskin opened a locker and brought out an oilskin. “Hit'll 'elp you keep dry, sir,” holding up the garment.”
- (broadly, countable, uncountable)Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
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Etymology
From oil + skin.
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