oilcloth

Plural: oilcloths

Noun

• A cotton fabric treated with oil to make it waterproof.
• cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
• 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.

Examples

• The waterproof OILCLOTH of the board protected it from spilled drinks during intense games.

Synonyms

American cloth, leathercloth, linoleum, waxcloth