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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For those big, cystic suckers, use a warm, wet washcloth to help reduce irritation.
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Police searched Hardin’s home and found a satanic bible and other books, as well as a washcloth soaked in blood.
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Put all your clothes and the towel into the baskets or lockers provided and proceed with your washcloth into the shower area.
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Or put a few drops of an essential oil into water, soak a washcloth in it and wash up.
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Plus, every Kardashian sister has repeatedly touted the importance of a hot washcloth to remove makeup and keep skin looking fresh (advice courtesy of matriarch Kris).
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Aside from providing a gentler, more sanitary cleansing alternative to washcloths and brush heads (neither of which dry as easily), muslin cloths are also great at loosening stuck-on face masks.
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Pack up a cooler with frozen washcloths, says photographer Ira Lippke of the Day collective.
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But sometimes, storm systems can squeeze it all out of the air just as one would wring out a washcloth.
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First Known Use of washcloth
1863
WASHCLOTH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Definition of washcloth for Students
: a small towel for washing the face and body
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