Definition of OILSKIN

oilskin

Meanings

Plural: oilskins

Noun

  • a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
  • Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
  • A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
  • Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.

Origin / Etymology

From oil + skin.

Synonyms

oilies, slicker

Scrabble Score: 11

oilskin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
oilskin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oilskin is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

oilskin is a valid Words With Friends word