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Oilskins

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slickernoun(originally Canada, US) A waterproof coat or jacket.
oilyCovered with or containing oil.
oilcoatnounAn oilskin coat.
oilernounOne who or that which oils.
sail coatnoun(nautical) A canvas cover laced over furled sails etc. to keep them dry and clean.
sealskinnounA type of fabric made from the skin of seals.
sailwearnoun(rare) Clothing designed to be worn while sailing.
skinnoun(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
southwesternoun(more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain.
bearskinnoun(countable, uncountable) The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
boatwearnounClothing to be worn in a boat.
tuiliknounAn Inuit watertight jacket, worn when paddling a kayak.
backskinnoun(US) A leather covering worn by miners in wet conditions
boat cloaknounA large cloak worn at sea, especially a navy blue cloak worn as part of formal naval dress.
sealskin clothnounA cloth made of mohair with a nap, and dyed to resemble the fur of a seal.
shellnounA hard external covering of an animal.
coatnoun(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
slopsnoun(nautical, dated) Clothing and bedding issued to sailors.
waterproofResistant to the effects of water.
outerwearnounClothing (such as a raincoat) worn over one's clothes when outdoors.

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