How to Use the cloth in a Sentence

the cloth

noun
  • Make sure the rough side of the cloth is on the outside.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
  • Then clean the glass with the cloth and wipe the windows dry with a squeegee.
    Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Stretch the cloth one side at a time; lift the cloth off the tacks, pull tightly, and set the cloth back over the tacks.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • But spare a thought for Father Sexton, a mouse of the cloth.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 June 2024
  • Another dress had a knob at the chest with the cloth heaped over it.
    Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Step 2: Fold the top rounded edge of the cloth toward the center, about a third of the way down.
    Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Pour the cleaner into a spray bottle and spray it on the cloth.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
  • Step 2: Dip and Scrub Dip the cloth into the mixture, and gather a scoop.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Their uniforms bulge at the waist, and the cloth that was once a bold Army blue is faded with age.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 May 2024
  • And don't overlook the cloth brush, which can be used on flat surfaces to dry spills.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Apply the cloth to your ear for five to ten minutes, and the fluids in your ear should start to drain. 5.
    Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Along with touching the cloth, Florence is about shooting the breeze.
    Tom Stubbs, Vogue, 13 June 2023
  • Dab dry with a soft cloth, making sure to switch the cloth out often so as to not use a dirty cloth.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The testers said the bag had no scuffs or scratches and the cloth material seems very durable.
    Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Step 3: Repeat with the bottom edge so that both rounded ends meet the middle of the cloth's straight fold lines.
    Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Open the cloth over a mixing bowl, letting the shredded potatoes fall in there.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Gather the edges of the cloth tightly and rinse the curds under water until cooled.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2024
  • Park says that the cloth wrapping trend has taken off for this reason.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Rub the leather surface of the shoe with the cloth until completely covered.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 10 June 2023
  • Front-seat space is abundant in the Ioniq 6, and the cloth seats found in the SE are quite comfortable and breathable over the long haul.
    Greg Pajo, Car and Driver, 13 May 2023
  • Spray the alcohol on the cloth, not directly on the keyboard.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 July 2024
  • The book shares family lore and other musings that came to mind during her sewing of the cloth ABC book.
    cleveland, 28 July 2023
  • This is because the water in the cloth absorbs heat and evaporates.
    Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Juarez took the cloth off the trophy and the crowd erupted in applause, followed later by fireworks that shot up in the night sky.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Then, rinse the cloth well, wring it out, and go over the area to remove soap residue, which can oxidize and create a stain of its own if left on the felt.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
  • Then, ring out the cloth, wrap it around the inside of the lid (fastening the corners to the handle), and slide it up and down the sofa’s upholstery.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 4 Apr. 2023
  • After the two lifted the cloth to reveal the bust of Howley that will now take its rightful place in the Hall, Lilly bent over and kissed it on the head.
    David Moore, Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • While the liquid saturates the cloth, vacuum the couch.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Mercedes-Benz proves that by pulling back the cloth on the sixth-generation E-class wagon.
    Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 20 June 2023
  • The pattern is printed onto the cloth to simplify the stitching.
    Kate McGregor, housebeautiful.com, 26 Apr. 2023

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