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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The dampness of the cloth is key — a dry cloth or feather duster can simply scatter dust particles into the air, while a moist microfiber cloth traps and holds them.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Older towels can also contain trapped oils that are hard to get rid of and decrease the effectiveness of the cloth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Rinse the cloth in warm water and wipe the outside again to remove any soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Older towels can also contain trapped oils that are hard to get rid of and decrease the effectiveness of the cloth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Rinse the cloth in warm water and wipe the outside again to remove any soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the cloth
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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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