cloth — fabric made by weaving or knitting cotton, wool, silk, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fabric made by weaving or knitting cotton, wool, silk, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɔːθ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret recipe for cleaning: just use a damp cloth and lots of love!
- The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat, but I was more impressed by the quality of the cloth.
- She chose a soft cloth to wrap the precious gift.
cloth
NOUN[/klɔːθ/]
fabric made by weaving or knitting cotton, wool, silk, etc.
Various fabrics and cloth materials
A moth dances around the cloth, while froth tops the cocoa.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English clāth, derived from Proto-Germanic *klaiþaz, originally meaning 'covering' or 'something that wraps'. The word evolved during the Medieval period as textile trade expanded, gradually narrowing its meaning to specifically denote woven fabric or cloth.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *klaiþaz (to cover, wrap) → Old English clāth (cloth, garment, covering). The root relates to the concept of something that conceals or envelops.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret recipe for cleaning: just use a damp cloth and lots of love!”
“The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat, but I was more impressed by the quality of the cloth.”
“She chose a soft cloth to wrap the precious gift.”
“The ancient cloth was carefully preserved in the museum.”
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