the cloth
noun
: Christian priests and ministers : clergy
He has great respect for the cloth.
He is a man of the cloth.
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For extra safety, spray directly onto the cloth instead of onto the stain itself to minimize your flooring's exposure to moisture.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Be sure to spritz enough cleaner to dampen the cloth well.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Labranderas, those who practice labrado, remake the cloth itself, counting and reweaving threads between the warp and the weft to create structure.
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Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Be sure to spritz enough cleaner to dampen the cloth well.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Labranderas, those who practice labrado, remake the cloth itself, counting and reweaving threads between the warp and the weft to create structure.
—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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