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
  • At Zara Olas stylishly combines textured fabrics and vibrant shades.
    Zara, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Tight or rough fabrics can irritate your skin and cause or worsen irritation and lesions.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of fabrics
Noun
  • Additionally, duties on textiles like denim and polyester fibers will increase from a current 10 percent to 15 percent.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Biodegradable e-textiles Remarkably, after just four months, the material had shed 48% of its weight and 98% of its strength, indicating a rapid and effective decomposition process.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of textiles
Noun
  • The rest is occupied by a mix of single-family homes — some well-maintained, some in various stages of dilapidation — vacant lots, churches, a public housing complex and a small school district.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • To take just a few examples, trade unions and churches helped to set up senior centers, which served as hubs of communal living for retirees.
    James Chappel / Made by History, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of churches
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