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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof wordnet
3. 3
   A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof. countable, uncountable

   "I noticed Larry to-day had on two vests, two coats, and an overcoat with his oilskin outside of that."

4. 4
   Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials. broadly, countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

oiliesraincoatslicker

Example

More examples

"I noticed Larry to-day had on two vests, two coats, and an overcoat with his oilskin outside of that."

Etymology

From oil + skin.

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