How to Use cloth in a Sentence

cloth

noun
  • Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth.
  • The dress is made out of a beautiful silk cloth.
  • He has great respect for the cloth.
  • The truckles stolen from Neal's Yard were bound in cloth.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • On a more stylistic note, its high neckline frames an oxford-cloth button down just right.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Rub the paste into the scuff with a soft cloth or soft bristled brush, then wipe clean with a damp cloth and allow to dry.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Simply toss the reusable cloth in the wash and dry per the directions.
    Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Items to bring include a flashlight covered with a red cloth or red balloon and a folding chair.
    Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Spray the alcohol on the cloth, not directly on the keyboard.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2022
  • In a room wrecked by shelling, a man sat in a chair, his face covered with a cloth, possibly to hide his identity.
    Melanie Lidman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Squeeze grated apples well, using a muslin or fine net cloth, reserving the liquid.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2022
  • This would require the ladder method, a microfiber cloth, and a cleaning solution.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
  • To keep swelling down, apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or towel to your cheek near where the tooth was extracted for about 10 minutes.
    Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, the pan conveniently comes with natural beeswax candles and a handwoven cloth.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The top cloth and rubber weave is high quality, providing precise, consistent movement throughout.
    Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Most people are familiar with the concept of collage, which can involve scraps of paper, pictures, cloth, or even small objects rearranged to form something new.
    Aubrey Hawke, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2022
  • With an extendable pole and washable microfiber dusting cloth, the cleaner reaches the tops of blinds, in between awkward gaps, and underneath narrow spaces.
    Melissa Epifano, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Other evidence, including video, indicates that the man then used a black cloth, possibly a glove, in picking up the laptop and putting it in a backpack, Dalke said.
    Paul Duggan, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The people who spent $6,000 to smooch a piece of cloth?
    Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The main unit can be cleaned with mild soap and a damp cloth.
    Dwyer Frame, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Next, wipe down the top and sides of the window AC unit with a damp cloth.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
  • To clean it, just wipe dirt and grime off it with a damp cloth.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Wipe down the outside of the grill with a clean microfiber cloth.
    House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • Rinse the area using a dampened cloth to wipe away the paste.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • Dip a clean cloth into the paste and wipe down the surface.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Drop an old sheet or cloth under the fan to collect the dust.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
  • To clean, wipe spots with a wet cloth and warm soap; leave open to air dry.
    Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Rinse and Dry Rinse the board off with warm water, and dry with a clean cloth.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
  • Tie a white towel or large white cloth to the front door knob.
    Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023
  • The teen girls watched anxiously as an easel, cloaked in a black cloth, was pushed to the front of the stage.
    Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023

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