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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The beds are covered by an enormous spread of shade cloth, deflecting harsher sun and rain. — Kevin Spear, orlandosentinel.com, "Cuban farmer feeds hunger for better way of life," 10 July 2019 And to prevent jurors from seeing the defendants in shackles, court officials will wrap the defense table with a cloth skirt and remove the jury from the courtroom before the defendants are led in or out. — Tim Evans, Indianapolis Star, "Richard Grundy's federal drug trial starts Monday. Here's what you need to know.," 7 July 2019 The banner, being sold by Chorley's Auctioneers in Cheltenham, Glos., is oil on thick cloth canvas. — Fox News, "Rare 19th century poster depicting real-life 'Dumbo' could be worth big bucks," 2 July 2019 The light from Riis’s flash powder revealed the nooks and crannies of poverty, the chiaroscuro of dirt and bedraggled cloth on skin illuminated by a burst of fire from the gizmo that shocked the subjects being photographed. — Marlo Safi, National Review, "A Raw Look at the New ‘Other Half’," 29 June 2019 Hemp’s many champions see thousands of commercial uses for it, from paper to cloth to edible seeds to the therapeutic oil. — John Maccormack, ExpressNews.com, "Hemp rush begins on West Texas farms," 29 June 2019 Then shower off and use an exfoliating mitt or wash cloth to lift all traces of the old self-tan. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "5 Quick and Easy Ways To Remove Sunless Tanner," 21 June 2019 He was born in Florence, Tuscany, on Feb. 12, 1923, the product of an affair his mother had with a cloth salesman. — Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, "Franco Zeffirelli, Oscar-Nominated Director for 'Romeo and Juliet,' Dies at 96," 15 June 2019 In a workshop led by a local artist, learn the history behind thangkas—Tibetan cloth paintings depicting Buddhist symbols. — National Geographic, "Nepal High School Community Service," 12 June 2019

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