n. A fabric or cloth treated on one side with a waterproof covering, especially one made from linseed oil etc.; used for flooring, tablecloths, kitchen shelves and sometimes furniture covering.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Cloth rendered waterproof by treatment with oil or paint, and used for marking garments, covering tables, shelves, floors, etc.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Painted canvas designed for use as a floor-covering, etc. See floor-cloth and linoleum.
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n. cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
Word Usage
"But to McGowan the oilcloth was a major setback, and he felt like a hypocrite for running around with his little notebook jotting down what materials the village chief used while an American officer flouted the rules."