Cloth: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloth

 

[ klษ’ฮธ ]

Context #1 | Noun

material

Cloth is a material made by weaving or knitting fibers together. It is commonly used for making clothes, curtains, and household items.

Synonyms

fabric, material, textile

Examples of usage

  • The dress was made of a soft and lightweight cloth.
  • She wiped the table with a damp cloth.
  • I need to buy some new cloth to make a quilt.
  • The shop sells a variety of different cloths for different purposes.
  • Many traditional cultures have special rituals for weaving cloth.
Context #2 | Noun

piece of clothing

A cloth can also refer to a piece of material used for a particular purpose, such as a dishcloth or a cleaning cloth.

Synonyms

rag, towel, wipe

Examples of usage

  • She used a cloth to wipe the spill on the floor.
  • He wrapped the fragile vase in a soft cloth for protection.
  • I always carry a cloth in my bag for cleaning my glasses.
  • The chef used a cloth to handle the hot pan.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคชเคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stoff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะบะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tkanina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tissu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kumaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tkanina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tkanina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tkanina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tela

Etymology

The word 'cloth' originated from the Old English word 'clฤรพ', which meant 'a piece of woven or felted fabric'. The use of cloth dates back to ancient civilizations, where people used various natural fibers to weave textiles for clothing, shelter, and other purposes. Over time, the production and use of cloth have evolved with advancements in technology and trade.

See also: clothe, clothes, clothing, cloths.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,768, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.