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oilskin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | slicker |
| Type of | mac, macintosh, mack, mackintosh |
Examples of oilskin
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The oilskin repels water and keeps the leather straps and trim really supple.
From the nzherald.co.nz
All but the cheapest oilskin trousers will be reinforced across the seat and the knees.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Oilskin jackets are similar in many ways to waterproofs used for walking.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's done its time as a Mom and Pop trattoria, with oversized pepper mills and oilskin tablecloths.
From the independent.co.uk
More expensive oilskin jackets may also act as a lifejacket.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I wear my black oilskin, greasepaint, kohl.
From the guardian.co.uk
Oilskin trousers are very high-cut for a large overlap with the jacket and prevent water entering through the join.
From the en.wikipedia.org
On board the largest war-ship, a 32-gun frigate named Blonde, a devil in a blue coat and an oilskin-covered cocked hat lowered his telescope.
From the npr.org
The cuffs of better oilskin jackets include an inner seal, something like that on a scuba diver's drysuit, to stop water getting in if a wave is forced up the sleeve.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
- Oilskin can mean: *A type of fabric: canvas with a skin of oil applied to it as waterproofing, often linseed oil. Old types of oilskin included:- **Heavy cotton cloth waterproofed with linseed oil.n**Sailcloth waterproofed with a thin layer of tar. ...
- Fabric which has been rendered impervious to water by treatment with a drying oil such as linseed.
- Foul-weather gear worn by sailors.
