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cloth

Syllabification: (cloth)
Pronunciation: /klôTH/
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Definition of cloth

noun (plural cloths /klôT͟Hz, klôTHs/)

  • 1woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber:shelves covered with bright red cloth [as modifier]:a cloth bag
  • a piece of cloth for a particular purpose, such as a dishcloth or a tablecloth:wipe clean with a damp cloth
  • 2 (the cloth) the clergy; the clerical profession:a man of the cloth

Origin:

Old English clāth, related to Dutch kleed and German Kleid, of unknown ultimate origin

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