moleskin

noun
UK: /ˈməʊl.skɪn/
US: /ˈmoʊl.skɪn/

  1. A heavy cotton fabric with a soft, suedelike nap, often used for work clothes.

    1. He wore moleskin trousers for gardening.
    2. The durability of moleskin made it popular for outdoor clothing and rugged workwear.

  2. A soft, adhesive cloth used to protect the skin from rubbing, often used on feet.

    1. I put moleskin on my heel to prevent blisters.
    2. Runners often use moleskin to protect their feet during long races from friction.
moleskin transitive-verb

  1. To cover or protect with moleskin fabric.

    1. She moleskinned her shoes for comfort.
    2. He moleskinned the inside of his backpack straps to prevent them from rubbing and causing discomfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moleskin" in English means: A heavy cotton fabric with a soft, suedelike nap, often used for work clothes., A soft, adhesive cloth used to protect the skin from rubbing, often used on feet..

The phonetic transcription of "moleskin" is /ˈməʊl.skɪn/ in British English and /ˈmoʊl.skɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "moleskin": "He wore moleskin trousers for gardening.". More examples on the page.