What does oilskin mean?
Definitions for oilskin
ˈɔɪlˌskɪnoil·skin
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Princeton's WordNet
oilskin, slickernoun
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
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oilskinnoun
Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
oilskinnoun
A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
oilskinnoun
Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
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Oilskin
Oilskin is a waterproof cloth used for making garments typically worn by sailors and by others in wet areas. The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898. Le Roy used worn-out sailcloth painted with a mixture of linseed oil and wax to produce a waterproof garment suitable to be worn on deck in foul-weather conditions. Oilskins are part of the range of protective clothing also known as foul weather gear.
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oilskin
Oilskin is a type of fabric that has been treated with oil, specifically linseed oil, to make it waterproof. Originally used for sailors' gear like jackets and hats, it is now most commonly found in outdoor clothing, aprons, and camping equipment. The material is strong, extremely water resistant, and often has a slightly shiny appearance due to the oil treatment.
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Oilskin
Oilskin can mean ⁕A fabric like canvas with a layer of oil applied to it as waterproofing, often linseed oil. Traditional types of oilskin included: ⁕Heavy cotton cloth waterproofed with linseed oil, ⁕Sailcloth waterproofed with a thin layer of tar. ⁕Oilskins, a garment made of oilskin or of other heavy waterproof material. Such garments include: ⁕Sailor's waterproofs ⁕Other wet-weather clothes ⁕Coats, vests and chaps for use on the stations of Australia. These days, oilskins or oilies means a foul-weather gear made of modern synthetic and often quite advanced fabrics and worn by sailors.
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The numerical value of oilskin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
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The numerical value of oilskin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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