oil·cloth
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Definition of oilcloth
: cloth treated with oil or paint and used for table and shelf coverings
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“Oilcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oilcloth. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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oil·cloth
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Kids Definition of oilcloth
: material treated with a greasy substance so as to be waterproof and used for shelf and table coverings
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The first known use of oilcloth was in 1796
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