cheeseclothnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈtʃiːz.klɒθ/us/ˈtʃiːz.klɑːθ/thin, loose cotton cloth
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Textiles made from natural fibres
- burlap
- calico
- camel
- canvas
- cashmere
- flannelette
- flax
- fustian
- georgette
- gingham
- lambswool
- muslin
- netting
- oilskin
- pinstripe
- plaid
- sealskin
- twill
- velvet
- worsted
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- Cover with a cheesecloth and iron while still damp with a not too hot iron.
- It was then poured into a cheesecloth and hung up to drain six to eight hours.
- Over this dress may be worn a deep girdle of cheesecloth of a solid color.
- Pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth and allow to harden, then cut into pieces.
- The screens can be covered with forest-green burlap or cheesecloth.