cloths

noun

Definition of clothsnext
plural of cloth
1
as in fabrics
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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2
as in clergies
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then

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  1. fabrics
  2. textiles
  3. churches
Noun
  • Inside, the design draws on Palm Beach Regency style and mid-century modernism, with antique light fixtures, plush fabrics, and those quintessential white tablecloths.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • His boxy silhouettes are made with fabrics like cotton and linen, using natural dyes and featuring graphic appliqués and embroideries inspired by a mountain village in China’s Guizhou province.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fabrics
Noun
  • Syre, like its predecessor in the space, reclaims polyester from textiles of all kinds, including poly-blends, regenerating the content into a pure polyester that can be used to create new fibers and yarns.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One section focuses on black designs crafted from African textiles, while another highlights the expansive use of raffia.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of textiles
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  • The tiny houses have the origin in efforts by compassionate activists, often churches, to create fast solutions to immediate shelter needs for people living outside.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Black Pentecostal tradition Within the global Pentecostal and charismatic landscape, Black American churches form a distinct tradition.
    Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of churches
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