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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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
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Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Have bricks or river rocks concealed out of sight and ready to use as ballasts to hold the cloth in place against winds.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Made of silk or cotton, the cloth is said to have been used to protect their faces against cold weather and smoke in battle, and to treat injuries.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Use heavy stones or twine to secure the cloth in place.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Have bricks or river rocks concealed out of sight and ready to use as ballasts to hold the cloth in place against winds.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Made of silk or cotton, the cloth is said to have been used to protect their faces against cold weather and smoke in battle, and to treat injuries.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Use heavy stones or twine to secure the cloth in place.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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