cloth

noun, often attributive

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\ 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 Connecticut is selling 202,500 reusable cloth masks, leftovers from a gift of 2 million face coverings procured by the federal government from the maker of Hanes underwear. — Mark Pazniokas, courant.com, 14 Oct. 2021 Sara Morabito and her husband, Chris Knowles, arrived as 1950s sci-fi astronauts, donning cloth masks under their space helmets. — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2021 The plan also calls for spending on supplies to help keep schools safer, such as personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, cloth masks and bleach wipes. — Brendan Farrington, sun-sentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2021 Some cloth masks—including those outfitted with coffee filters—have this problem. — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2021 Researchers observed a 5% reduction in infections among those who wore cloth masks. — Amanda Michelle Gomez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2021 Researchers observed a 5% reduction in infections among those who wore cloth masks. — Amanda Michelle Gomez, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Sep. 2021 Researchers observed a 5% reduction in infections among those who wore cloth masks. — Amanda Michelle Gomez, Quartz, 22 Sep. 2021 Mask use has declined significantly, and most people are still using cloth masks, which have shown to be much less effective than surgical and N95 masks. — Bloomberg News, oregonlive, 21 Sep. 2021

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