Meaning & use
moleskin
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Meanings
noununcountable
A thick, soft cotton cloth with a smooth surface, often used for work clothes and jackets.
Grammar: No plural; use a piece of moleskin or moleskin trousers.
Patterns
- moleskin trousers
- a moleskin jacket
- made of moleskin
He wore moleskin trousers that were warm and hard-wearing.
The jacket was made of dark brown moleskin.
Moleskin is popular for winter work clothes because it is strong and soft.
nouncountable or uncountableAmerican
A soft adhesive pad or bandage used to protect skin from rubbing, especially on the feet.
Grammar: Can be countable (a moleskin) or uncountable (some moleskin).
Patterns
- put moleskin on a blister
- a moleskin patch
- cover with moleskin
She put moleskin on her heel before the long walk.
You can buy moleskin at most pharmacies.
He used moleskin to stop his boots from rubbing.
Common combinations
- moleskin trousers
- He bought a pair of moleskin trousers for the winter.
- moleskin jacket
- The farmer wore a moleskin jacket in the cold.
- moleskin patch
- She applied a moleskin patch to the sore spot.
Synonyms and how they differ
Commonly confused: moleskin or mole?
moleskin vs mole
A mole is a small animal or a dark spot on skin; moleskin is a fabric or pad.
Practice
What is moleskin often used for?
Choose one answer.
Moleskin is a soft adhesive pad used to protect skin, especially on the feet. The other options are not typical uses.
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