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cloth [klɒθ, Am klɑ:θ] N

1. cloth no pl (material):

cloth
materiał m
cloth
tkanina f

2. cloth (for cleaning):

cloth
ścierka f

3. cloth (on table):

cloth
obrus m

4. cloth no pl liter (clergy):

the cloth
kler m
man of the cloth
duchowny m

ground cloth N AM

ground cloth → groundsheet

See also groundsheet

groundsheet N

tea cloth N Brit

terry (cloth) [ˌteri-] N no pl

terry (cloth)
frotté nt

Usage examples with cloth

the cloth
kler m
man of the cloth
duchowny m
the feel of this cloth
faktura f tego materiału
to spread a cloth over the table
rozłożyć obrus na stole

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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It is a huge display of 1001 flares made of cloth bundles dipped in oil which are placed on a pyramidal structure.
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The chief imports are grain, sugar, foreign cloth, piece-goods.
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The angel's mantle shows a detailed tartar cloth pattern and fine gilt feathers.
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These paintings are featured with mild tones and a sense of realism in the rendered portraits and cloths.
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The thriller went through numerous printings of the clothbound first edition (pictured above right), now increasingly rare.
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Women still produce items such as kitchen cloths, tablecloths, carrying bags and ornamental items with traditional designs.
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In inlaid linoleum, the colours extend all the way through to the backing cloth.
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The cloth merchant purchased the wool and provided it to the weaver, who sold his produce back to the merchant.
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Those who sell goods from the ground may have only a few things to sell or their cloth might be filled to the edge.
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By selling the cloths and the handicrafts they earn some money and helps their family.
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