Oilskin - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɔɪlskɪn|  American pronunciation of the word oilskin
Brit.  |ˈɔɪlskɪn|  British pronunciation of the word oilskin

noun

- a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof (syn: slicker)

Extra examples

...the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain...

Word forms

noun
singular: oilskin
plural: oilskins
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