shalloon English

Meaning shalloon meaning

What does shalloon mean?

shalloon noun

— A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.

— (historical) A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.

— 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.