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moleskin

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mole⋅skin

[mohl-skin]
–noun
1. the soft, deep-gray, fragile fur of the mole.
2. a strong and heavy napped, twilled cotton fabric used for sportswear and work clothing.
3. moleskins, a garment, esp. trousers, of this fabric.
4. a soft, usually adhesive-backed fabric applied to the feet or other areas of the body to prevent irritation or abrasion.

Origin:
1660–70; mole 1 + skin
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mole·skin   (mōl'skĭn')   
n.  
  1. The short, soft, silky fur of a mole.

    1. A heavy-napped cotton twill fabric.

    2. moleskins Clothing, especially trousers, of this fabric.

  2. A soft material, often with an adhesive backing, used especially on the feet to protect against chafing.

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