oilskin
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- (countable, uncountable) A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- (broadly, countable, uncountable) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
Synonyms
Translations
αδιάβροχο
tela encerada
Ölzeug μουσαμάς
toile huilée Öltuch Wachsleinwand
impermeabile λαδόπανοPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɔɪl.skɪn/
Etymology
From oil + skin.
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