oilskin
Pronunciation
  • (British, America) IPA: /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/
Noun

oilskin

  1. Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
  2. A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
  3. (by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
Translations Translations
  • French: ciré
  • Russian: дождеви́к



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