cloth

noun, often attributive

\ˈklȯth

plural cloths\ˈklȯt͟hz,

ˈklȯths

Definition of cloth

1a : 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

3a : a distinctive dress of a profession or calling

b : the dress of the clergy also : clergy had respect for the cloth

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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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Tip: Work on a flat surface covered in terry cloth, which won't cling to the yarn. — Madison Alcedo, Country Living, "5 Easy DIY Tutorials for That Viral Chunky Knit Blanket," 12 Dec. 2018 Washing the Exterior: Clean the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth, as well as the walls of the interior cavity that hold the fryer basket. — Betty Gold, Good Housekeeping, "The 5 Best Air Fryers for Making Crispy Comfort Foods So Much Healthier," 20 Nov. 2018 Wipe off any remaining dust with a moist cloth, allow the surface to dry, then paint the wall. — Peter Martin, Popular Mechanics, "How to Fix a Hole in Drywall," 7 Nov. 2018 It was announced this morning that the FDA has approved Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) cloth as a safe and effective topical treatment for hyperhidrosis under the arms. — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, "The FDA Approves Qbrexza Wipes to Stop Excessive Underarm Sweating," 29 June 2018 This means no abrasive loofahs, cloths, scrubs or chemical exfoliants. — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, "How to choose a skin cleanser," 18 June 2018 One officer then wrapped a spit mask, or what appears to be a mesh-type cloth, around Johnson's face. — Uriel J. Garcia, azcentral, "Charges dropped against Robert Johnson, man brutally beaten by Mesa police," 14 June 2018 Some people just use a piece of cloth, wrap it once around the horses' tongue and tie it under their jaw. — Kelly Ward, The Courier-Journal, "Here are the answers to all of your dumb horse racing questions," 5 June 2018 As described in a study published online in February in ACS Nano, scientists seared graphene patterns into cloth, paper and even bread. — Prachi Patel, Scientific American, "The Quirkier Uses of Graphene," 16 May 2018

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