1. papers treated with oil to make them waterproof or translucent
Usage: plural form of oilpaper

Examples

• The artist used oilpapers to create translucent overlays for the illustration.
• Old maps were sometimes preserved between sheets of oilpapers.
• The craftsman wrapped the delicate items in oilpapers to protect them from moisture.
• Traditional oilpapers were made by coating paper with linseed oil.
• The architect’s drawings were covered with oilpapers during transport.
• Oilpapers served as early forms of waterproof packaging material.