Associations to the word «Oilcloth»

Adjective

Wiktionary

OILCLOTH, noun. 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.

Dictionary definition

OILCLOTH, noun. Cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin.

Wise words

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