oilskin
Treated waterproof cloth
Oilskin is fabric treated with oil to make it waterproof, or a garment made from such material.
Oilskins are the protective clothing worn by sailors and fishermen against rain and spray: He pulled on his oilskins before going on deck.
The term evokes maritime work in harsh weather.
Waterproof outer garment
- slickerWaterproof outer garment
- sou'westerWaterproof mariner's hat
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- coatOuter garment or layer
anorak · parka · poncho · trench · cloak · cape · windbreaker · overalls
Resistant to outdoor elements
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- waxedCoated for shine
coated · sealed · hydrophobic · nonporous · treated · proofed · watertight · protective
One who catches aquatic creatures
- trawlerNet-dragging fishing boat
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- marinerOne who navigates ships
seafarer · skipper · crew · harbor · dock · rigging · wheelhouse · galley
Waterproof protective sheeting
- coverProtect by overlaying
- shelterProtected place or structure
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- groundsheetTent's protective base layer
barrier · shielding · weatherproofing · insulation · covering · wrap · drape · screen
Organized boat racing event
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- mainsailPrincipal vessel canvas
- spinnakerDownwind sailing sail
- reefingReducing sail area
tacking · jibing · helm · deck · bow · stern · rigging · foul weather
Heavy woven cloth
Resistant to damage
- ruggedTough and uneven
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- toughDurable and strong
- resilientAble to recover quickly
long-lasting · robust · heavy-duty · reliable · enduring · reinforced · abrasion-resistant · workhorse
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
- slickerWaterproof outer garment
- sou'westerWaterproof mariner's hat
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
coat · anorak · parka · poncho · trench · cloak · cape · windbreaker · overalls · hat
weatherproof
Resistant to outdoor elements
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- repellentCauses strong aversion
waxed · coated · sealed · hydrophobic · nonporous · treated · proofed · watertight · protective
fisherman
One who catches aquatic creatures
mariner · seafarer · skipper · crew · harbor · dock · rigging · wheelhouse · galley · lobsterman
tarpaulin
Waterproof protective sheeting
groundsheet · barrier · shielding · weatherproofing · insulation · covering · wrap · drape · screen
regatta
Organized boat racing event
reefing · tacking · jibing · helm · deck · bow · stern · rigging · foul weather · offshore
canvas
Heavy woven cloth
hard-wearing
Resistant to damage
resilient · long-lasting · robust · heavy-duty · reliable · enduring · reinforced · abrasion-resistant · workhorse · serviceable
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- trampingWalking heavily, laboriously
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
trekking · bushcraft · fieldwork · hunting · farming · ranching · droving · stockman · shepherd · gamekeeper
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- rainwearrain jacket, raincoat, rain coat, rain boots, rain hat
- waterproofwaterproof, water resistant, water repellent, watertight, impermeable
- waterproof gearraincoat, rain jacket, rain boots, poncho, umbrella
- Australian clothingBlundstones, ugg boots, uggs, thongs, singlet
- Coat Fabricswool, tweed, fleece, down, gabardine