oilskin (Meaning)
oilskin (n)
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
oilskin (n.)
Cloth made waterproof by oil.
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oilskin Sentence Examples
- The fisherman donned his rugged oilskin coat to protect himself from the relentless gusts.
- The oilskin fabric of the sailing jacket repelled the dampness of the ocean spray.
- The farmer wore an oilskin apron while tending to his livestock in wet weather conditions.
- The oilskin-covered canvas tent stood as a testament to the durability of the material.
- The oilskin jacket provided an impermeable barrier against the biting cold of the Arctic.
- The yachtsman's oilskin boots kept his feet dry during the stormy voyage.
- The shipyard workers used oilskin to coat the wooden hulls of the ships, preserving them from rot.
- The oilskin tarpaulin shielded the camping equipment from the incessant rain.
- The oilskin garment protected the wildlife photographer from the harsh elements while on assignment.
- The vintage oilskin bag carried tales of countless adventures weathered by its owner.
FAQs About the word oilskin
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproofCloth made waterproof by oil.
mackintosh, raincoat, mac, waterproof, trench,slicker, mack, rainwear,macintosh,rain gear
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The fisherman donned his rugged oilskin coat to protect himself from the relentless gusts.
The oilskin fabric of the sailing jacket repelled the dampness of the ocean spray.
The farmer wore an oilskin apron while tending to his livestock in wet weather conditions.
The oilskin-covered canvas tent stood as a testament to the durability of the material.
