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Definition oilskin in American English

oilskin noun

noun
/ˈɔɪlˌskɪn/
1

thick cotton cloth that is treated with oil so that water cannot pass through it

Example

an oilskin jacket

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1.1

a coat or jacket made from oilskin

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1.2

a coat and pair of pants made from oilskin

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Definition oilskin in American English