Meaning of oilskin | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
   countable, uncountable
2. A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
   countable, uncountable
3. Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
   broadly, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

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