oilskin
/'ɔilskin/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A waterproof fabric: A type of cloth, typically cotton, that has been treated with oil and pigment to make it water-resistant. 2. A waterproof garment: A coat, jacket, or other outer garment made from this fabric, designed to protect the wearer from rain.
Usage
"Oilskin" is an uncountable noun when referring to the fabric itself. It is a countable noun when referring to a specific garment. * You can say: "He wore an oilskin." (referring to a coat) * You can say: "The coat is made of oilskin." (referring to the material)
Examples
- The fisherman's oilskin kept him dry during the storm.
- Traditional oilskin is heavy but very effective against wind and rain.
- She put on her yellow oilskin before going out into the downpour.
Advanced Usage
- "Oilskins" (plural): Often used to refer to a full set of waterproof clothing, including trousers (pants) and a jacket or coat.
- The crew donned their oilskins as the weather turned rough.
Variants and Related Words
- Oilskin coat/jacket: A more specific term for the garment.
- Slicker: A synonym, especially in American English, for a short oilskin raincoat.
- Foul-weather gear: A broader term for waterproof clothing, which includes oilskins.
Synonyms
- Waterproof
- Raincoat
- Mackintosh (or mac)
- Slicker
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Dressed in oilskins": Describes someone wearing full waterproof clothing, typically for work at sea or in very wet conditions.
- The lifeboat crew were all dressed in oilskins.
Noun
- a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof