Definition

Noun: 1. A durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap: A soft, strong, and slightly fuzzy fabric, traditionally woven from cotton and finished to have a short, dense pile on one side, resembling the fur of a mole. It is known for its comfort and durability. 2. A piece of soft material used as a protective pad: A soft, adhesive pad, often made of a fabric with a fuzzy surface, applied to the skin to prevent or relieve pressure and friction from shoes or clothing.

Examples

• As a fabric:
  • His favorite trousers were made of soft, grey moleskin.
  • The jacket was lined with warm moleskin for extra comfort.
• As a protective pad:
  • Before the long hike, she applied a moleskin to her heel to prevent blisters.
  • The moleskin provided immediate relief from the rubbing of his new shoes.

Advanced Usage

• "Moleskin trousers/pants": A common term for durable, casual trousers made from moleskin fabric, popular for outdoor activities.
  • He wore his rugged moleskin trousers for working in the garden.
• "Moleskin notebook": While not made from the fabric, this term refers to a type of notebook bound in a flexible, black material that resembles the texture of moleskin fabric, popularized by the brand Moleskine®.
  • The artist always carried a small moleskin notebook for sketches.

Variants and Related Words

• Moleskins (n, plural): Often used to refer to trousers made from moleskin fabric.
  • He bought a new pair of moleskins for the winter.

Synonyms

• Fabric: Fustian, velveteen, cotton velvet (though these have distinct technical differences).
• Pad: Blister pad, adhesive cushion, protective padding.

Related Phrases

• To apply moleskin: The action of putting a moleskin pad on the skin.
  • It's important to apply moleskin at the first sign of a hot spot on your foot.

Noun

1. a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap