the cloth
noun
: Christian priests and ministers : clergy
He has great respect for the cloth.
He is a man of the cloth.
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There are those who go for luxury brands, and, of course, there are the cloth diapering enthusiasts.
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 29 July 2025
In addition to removing the cloth during harvesting and watering, gardeners should closely monitor the conditions underneath and adjust as necessary.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Optional: For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Rinse the cloth well and gently dab the area with clean water to remove residue from the stain remover.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 29 July 2025
In addition to removing the cloth during harvesting and watering, gardeners should closely monitor the conditions underneath and adjust as necessary.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Optional: For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Rinse the cloth well and gently dab the area with clean water to remove residue from the stain remover.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the cloth
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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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