Definition of washcloth
: a cloth that is used for washing one's face and body —called also facecloth, washrag
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Recent Examples of washcloth from the Web
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Put a washcloth in it, apply it to your skin until the compress feels warm, and then reapply.
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The shower is a great place to check for ticks, and using a washcloth is usually enough to dislodge any that aren’t attached yet.
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Then, using a tissue or washcloth to sop up the mess, just wait for the flow to stop, which usually happens within 10 to 15 minutes.
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Those duties included gassing up cars, making deliveries and grabbing a washcloth.
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New moms should place the frozen condom on the perineal area (the area between the anus and vulva) with a washcloth between the skin and condom to prevent freezer burn.
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Adult volunteers work with the students, teaching them to crochet washcloths, while sharing stories that reach across the generations.
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In the event of irrepressible laughter, girls must cover their mouths with anything at hand: the corner of a dupatta, a hand, a washcloth.
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer applied a damp washcloth recently to fevered speculation/anxiety that Microsoft will extend its Zune juggernaut with an iPhone-like version of the media player.
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First Known Use of washcloth
1863
WASHCLOTH Defined for English Language Learners
washcloth
playDefinition of washcloth for English Language Learners
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: a small piece of cloth that you use to wash your face and body
WASHCLOTH Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of washcloth for Students
: a small towel for washing the face and body
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