sailcloth

noun

sail·​cloth ˈsāl-ˌklȯth 

: a heavy canvas used for sails, tents, or upholstery

also : a lightweight canvas used for clothing

Examples of sailcloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In that corner of the room, beside that window in the house in Stromness overlooking the small harbor, on a sofa upholstered in threadbare sailcloth, lay Paul, asleep. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Experts believe the hub near Aarhus supplied textiles on a scale far beyond domestic needs, possibly creating sailcloth crucial for Viking longships and expeditions across Northern Europe. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Built entirely from repurposed sailcloth, the sculpture required months of planning, fabrication and hand sewing. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026

Wind fills the sailcloth of their racing boat, which leaves spray in its wake. — James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sailcloth

• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth
• oilcloth
• sackcloth
• washcloth
• zeroth
• broth
• cloth
• doth
• froth

Kids Definition

sailcloth

noun

sail·​cloth -ˌklȯth 

: a heavy canvas