moleskin

noun

mole·skin ˈmōl-ˌskin

: the skin of the mole used as fur

: a heavy durable cotton fabric with a short thick velvety nap on one side

: a garment made of moleskin

—usually used in plural

: adhesive padding (as for blisters) made of moleskin

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My beloved barn jacket dates back to 19th-century France—referred to as a chore coat or bleu de travail—where it was worn among farmers and laborers who relied on its tough, moleskin fabric to get them through fieldwork. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026 Raman sat down at the outdoor café in Griffith Park and placed a black moleskin notebook on the table. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 Pack a few moleskin strips in your suitcase to combat foot swelling after long days of exploring. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 They are typically made of moleskin or gel. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moleskin

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1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moleskin was in 1668

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moleskin

noun

mole·skin ˈmōl-ˌskin

: adhesive padding (such as for blisters) typically made of a heavy, durable, cotton fabric with a soft nap on one side

moleskin

noun

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