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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Wring out the cloth or sponge really well, as excessive water can damage the laminate.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Gently rub the toothpaste on the metal with a circular motion so the tarnish transfers to the cloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Colin Farrell is putting on the cloth for the action-thriller Ordained, a hot package that hit the town in recent weeks.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Lady Gaga has worn the habit in music videos and on tour, while designers including Rick Owens have frequently played with the cloth caps’ austere form.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Gently rub the toothpaste on the metal with a circular motion so the tarnish transfers to the cloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Colin Farrell is putting on the cloth for the action-thriller Ordained, a hot package that hit the town in recent weeks.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Lady Gaga has worn the habit in music videos and on tour, while designers including Rick Owens have frequently played with the cloth caps’ austere form.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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 21 Dec. 2025.
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