shalloon (English, noun)
expansion: shalloon (countable and uncountable, plural shalloons)
Senses:
glosses: A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
tags: countable
uncountable
glosses: A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
tags: countable
historical
uncountable
glosses: A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.
tags: countable
uncountable
Forms:
form: shalloons
tags: plural