oilskin

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA: /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/

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oilskin (plural oilskins)

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.

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