Definition of OILSKIN

oilskin

Plural: oilskins

Noun

  • Heavy cotton fabric made waterproof by treatment with oil.
  • 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.

Examples

  • Wearing an OILSKIN, he was prepared for any storm of challenging words in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From oil + skin.

Synonyms

slicker, oilies

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 13

oilskin: valid Words With Friends Word