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
Examples of cloth in a Sentence
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.
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Scrub your windows with a cleaning cloth or paper towel to remove any dirt, and then dry the window completely with a clean cloth to ensure there aren’t streaks or water spots left behind.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
High level backers also get a classic reward of old school elegance: a cloth map of the Western Reaches perfect for sprawling out over the game table or hanging up as decor.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Squeeze a drop of shampoo onto a damp cloth or towel to wipe away greasy cooking debris from whatever surface was hit, including the counter, stovetop, or backsplash.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Apply ice: Wrap a cold pack in a cloth and place it on the affected area for 15 minutes every hour to help with swelling.
Elevate and compress: If your arm or leg is bleeding, raise the appendage above your heart and apply gentle pressure.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
High level backers also get a classic reward of old school elegance: a cloth map of the Western Reaches perfect for sprawling out over the game table or hanging up as decor.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Squeeze a drop of shampoo onto a damp cloth or towel to wipe away greasy cooking debris from whatever surface was hit, including the counter, stovetop, or backsplash.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Apply ice: Wrap a cold pack in a cloth and place it on the affected area for 15 minutes every hour to help with swelling.
Elevate and compress: If your arm or leg is bleeding, raise the appendage above your heart and apply gentle pressure.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloth. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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cloth
noun1
: a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)
2
: a piece of cloth used for a particular purpose
a polishing cloth
3
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