often attributive
1
a
: a pliable material made usually by weaving, felting, or knitting natural or synthetic fibers and filaments
terry cloth
a linen cloth
b
: a similar material (as of glass)
Woven glass cloth produces a strong laminate.
2
: a piece of cloth adapted for a particular purpose
especially
: tablecloth
3
a
: a distinctive dress of a profession or calling
b
: the dress of the clergy
Examples of cloth in a Sentence
The dress is made out of a beautiful silk cloth.
Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth.
He has great respect for the cloth.
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Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
After each use, wipe down the cooktop with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner, and consider using a cooktop protector mat to prevent scratches.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Finish by rinsing with water and drying the area with a clean cloth.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The contents seemed to be Asian in origin: intricate lacquered screens and bolts of cloth, thousands of slender rattan canes, and an extraordinary array of porcelain, all preserved in the darkness of the ocean.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
After each use, wipe down the cooktop with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner, and consider using a cooktop protector mat to prevent scratches.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Finish by rinsing with water and drying the area with a clean cloth.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The contents seemed to be Asian in origin: intricate lacquered screens and bolts of cloth, thousands of slender rattan canes, and an extraordinary array of porcelain, all preserved in the darkness of the ocean.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloth. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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cloth
noun1
: a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)
2
: a piece of cloth used for a particular purpose
a polishing cloth
3
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