as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain
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Recent Examples of oilskin
Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.
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Kate Walbert, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021
Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
—Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Below the deck, his two sons fumble with their yellow oilskins and ready their orange rubber boots.
—Matthew Bremner, Slate Magazine, 24 July 2017
You order oysters, boiled langoustines, pickled herring, steamed mussels, smoked salmon, or chowder from a young woman in oilskins and rubber boots.
—David Coggins, CNT, 24 Feb. 2017
Kate Walbert, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021
Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
—Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Below the deck, his two sons fumble with their yellow oilskins and ready their orange rubber boots.
—Matthew Bremner, Slate Magazine, 24 July 2017
You order oysters, boiled langoustines, pickled herring, steamed mussels, smoked salmon, or chowder from a young woman in oilskins and rubber boots.
—David Coggins, CNT, 24 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oilskin
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
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The single pop of dissident color throughout, provided by Charlotte’s blue raincoat, reminds us of what lies beyond the drab borders of the new German empire.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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So keep the shovels and boots close by but definitely dust off your raincoat.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 10 Dec. 2020
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Ukrainian drones observed some Russians advancing as far as a key trench anchoring Ukrainian positions just east of Leonidovo in the no-man’s-land along the 250-square-mile salient Ukrainian troops occupy in Kursk.David Axe, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Re-signing Austin Corbett and Cade Mays to compete at center is a logical, cost-effective strategy that seems to align with the way the Panthers will approach their already expensive trench group.Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shoes: Uggs or other furry boots might keep your toes warm, but other shoe options that are insulated and waterproof might be your best bet.Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Blomberg says the balance between waterproof and breathability isn’t always clear.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Oilskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oilskin. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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