English Explanatory Dictionary

moleskin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fur of a mole.
  2. A cotton twill fabric with a heavy velvety nap.
  3. Clothing made of this fabric.
  4. A padded adhesive bandage used to prevent or treat blisters.
verb
  1. To cover with a moleskin bandage.

Pronunciation

/ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-moleskin.wav

Word forms

moleskin moleskins moleskinning moleskinned

Etymology

From mole + skin.

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