1. waterproof fabrics treated with oil or synthetic materials, used for protective coverings

Examples

• The sailors covered the cargo with oilcloths to protect it from rain.
• Grandmother kept her oilcloths in the shed for covering outdoor furniture.
• The camping store sold various oilcloths for tent repairs.
• Workers spread oilcloths over the equipment before the storm.
• The old barn had several torn oilcloths hanging from the rafters.
• She bought new oilcloths to replace the damaged table coverings.