Meaning & use
moleskins
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Trousers or other garments made from moleskin, a durable, heavy cotton fabric with a soft, brushed finish.
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The farmer wore sturdy moleskins that held up to years of outdoor work.
He kept a pair of moleskins for hiking in cold, damp weather.
A note on using this word
Despite the name, the fabric is not made from actual mole fur; it is a woven cotton finished to have a soft, suede-like nap.
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