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 little breaths, the cloth grabs and punches were all deliberate. Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Spray a small amount of vinegar onto the cloth and gently buff it on the steel for a bit of shine. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 Lauren then bends over, using the cloth to dab away her tears. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Rinse out the cloth well after spot treating the stain and wipe away any soapy residue. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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