cloth

noun

ˈklȯth

plural cloths ˈklȯt͟hz How to pronounce cloth (audio)

ˈklȯths

often attributive

: a pliable material made usually by weaving, felting, or knitting natural or synthetic fibers and filaments

terry cloth

a linen cloth

: a similar material (as of glass)

Woven glass cloth produces a strong laminate.

: a piece of cloth adapted for a particular purpose

especially : tablecloth

: a distinctive dress of a profession or calling

: the dress of the clergy

also : clergy

had respect for the cloth

Example Sentences

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.

Recent Examples on the Web If someone repeatedly sprayed one of these products on a cleaning cloth or mop in the sink and didn’t rinse and wipe off the sink thoroughly, the spatters could leave a stubborn residue.

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The device, called a Gesundheit-II, separated out the fine aerosolized droplets measuring 5 micrometers or less in diameter, which can linger in the air and leak through cloth and surgical masks.

Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 The exhibition includes a comparatively small-scale 1962 assemblage by Chamberlain, made of metal, paper and cloth on pressed board, that compresses the American sculptor’s usual giant scrap-metal works to reveal a more ephemeral subtlety.

Tobias Grey, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 After cooking and the stove top is cool, give it a good wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner sprayed on a damp cloth.

Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 Of note for fall is the slightly higher waistline and the calligraphy embroidery that translates the designer’s own ink strokes on paper onto a garment via needle on cloth.

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 19 July 2022 In our August 1, 1956, issue, National Review published the text of a letter written by Ukrainian political prisoners, in pencil on cloth, that had been smuggled out of a Soviet concentration camp.

Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022 Playing the violin without such bodily contact—resting it on a spongy cloth against the shoulder and forgoing jaw contact—yields an insipid experience.

David George Haskell, Wired, 8 Mar. 2022 The end papers feature illustrations based on the floral patterns found on piña cloth, the fabric used in Barong Tagalogs.

Diana Budds, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2021 See More

单词	cloths
释义	cloth noun ˈklȯth plural cloths ˈklȯt͟hz ˈklȯths 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 also : clergy had respect for the cloth Synonyms fabric textile See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. Recent Examples on the Web If someone repeatedly sprayed one of these products on a cleaning cloth or mop in the sink and didn’t rinse and wipe off the sink thoroughly, the spatters could leave a stubborn residue. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The device, called a Gesundheit-II, separated out the fine aerosolized droplets measuring 5 micrometers or less in diameter, which can linger in the air and leak through cloth and surgical masks. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 The exhibition includes a comparatively small-scale 1962 assemblage by Chamberlain, made of metal, paper and cloth on pressed board, that compresses the American sculptor’s usual giant scrap-metal works to reveal a more ephemeral subtlety. Tobias Grey, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 After cooking and the stove top is cool, give it a good wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner sprayed on a damp cloth. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 Of note for fall is the slightly higher waistline and the calligraphy embroidery that translates the designer’s own ink strokes on paper onto a garment via needle on cloth. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 19 July 2022 In our August 1, 1956, issue, National Review published the text of a letter written by Ukrainian political prisoners, in pencil on cloth, that had been smuggled out of a Soviet concentration camp. Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022 Playing the violin without such bodily contact—resting it on a spongy cloth against the shoulder and forgoing jaw contact—yields an insipid experience. David George Haskell, Wired, 8 Mar. 2022 The end papers feature illustrations based on the floral patterns found on piña cloth, the fabric used in Barong Tagalogs. Diana Budds, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English clāth cloth, garment; akin to Middle High German kleit garment First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing cloth a man of the cloth cloth yard cut from the same cloth drop cloth grass cloth hardware cloth monk's cloth man of the cloth ground cloth kente cloth press cloth piña cloth sponge cloth out of whole cloth tea cloth the cloth whole cloth wire cloth venetian cloth See More a man of the cloth cloth yard cut from the same cloth drop cloth grass cloth hardware cloth monk's cloth man of the cloth ground cloth kente cloth press cloth piña cloth sponge cloth out of whole cloth tea cloth the cloth whole cloth wire cloth venetian cloth See More Kids Definition cloth noun ˈklȯth plural cloths ˈklȯt͟hz, ˈklȯths 1 : a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) 2 : a piece of cloth for a certain use a polishing cloth 3 : tablecloth cloths noun plural of cloth 1 as in textiles a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance textiles fabrics fibers rags threads yarns 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 Synonyms & Similar Words clergies churches spiritualities first estates spiritualties priesthoods hierarchies ministries episcopates diaconates presbyteries monkhoods clerkships Antonyms & Near Antonyms laities
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