the cloth
noun
: Christian priests and ministers : clergy
He has great respect for the cloth.
He is a man of the cloth.
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Upset with the decision, bassist Tim Commerford ripped up one of the flags, stormed into Forbes’ dressing room and proceeded to throw the cloth pieces at the politician’s entourage.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The heat will cause the cellulose fibers to deteriorate, causing the cloth to shrink substantially and lose absorbency.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Cover seeds or bulbs with ¼-inch hardware cloth, and cover the cloth lightly with soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
While sitting upright, gently press the cloth around your eyes for a few minutes.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The heat will cause the cellulose fibers to deteriorate, causing the cloth to shrink substantially and lose absorbency.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Cover seeds or bulbs with ¼-inch hardware cloth, and cover the cloth lightly with soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
While sitting upright, gently press the cloth around your eyes for a few minutes.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the cloth
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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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