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cloth

 
 
pronunciation:
klawth
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Cloth is what clothes, sheets, and other things like that are made of. Cloth is made by weaving threads of cotton, wool or other material.
We carry our groceries in bags made of cloth so we don't use so much plastic.
 
synonyms:
fabric, material, textile
similar words:
canvas, coating, rag, tissue
definition 2: A cloth is a piece of material that is used for something, especially for cleaning or covering something. People often use a cloth when they clean things like furniture, their car, or shoes. Some people use a cloth when they take a bath or wash their face.
I put a clean cloth on the kitchen table, and then my brother spilled his juice all over it!
 
synonyms:
rag
Word Builder: kinds of cloths
  • tablecloth:
    a large cloth that covers a table.
  • washcloth:
    a small piece of cloth that you wash with.
  • dustcloth:
    a small piece of cloth that you wipe things with to remove dust.
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