moleskin

noun

The short, soft, silky fur of a mole.

noun

A heavy-napped cotton twill fabric.

noun

Clothing, especially trousers, of this fabric.

noun

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

noun

The skin of a mole.

noun

A kind of fustian, double-twilled and extra strong, and cropped before dyeing.

Made of or resembling moleskin: as, a moleskin vest; a moleskin purse.

noun

Any fabric having a thick soft shag, like the fur of a mole; esp., a kind of strong twilled fustian.

noun

A soft fabric having an adhesive backing, applied to the skin at points susceptible to abrasion, as on the feet, to prevent irritation or blistering during exercise, such as hiking.