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. 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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