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dish·cloth

(dĭsh′klôth′, -klŏth′)
n.
A cloth for washing dishes.
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dishcloth

(ˈdɪʃˌklɒθ)
n
(Textiles) a cloth or rag for washing or drying dishes. Also called (dialect): dishclout
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dish•cloth

(ˈdɪʃˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ)

n., pl. -cloths (-ˌklɔðz, -ˌklɒðz, -ˌklɔθs, -ˌklɒθs)
a cloth for use in washing dishes; dishrag.
Also, Brit.,dish•clout (ˈdɪʃˌklaʊt)
[1820–30]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. [画像:dishcloth - a cloth for washing dishes]dishcloth - a cloth for washing dishes
piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric
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Translations
utěrka
viskestykke
tiskirätti
krpa za pranje posuđa
布巾
행주
disktrasa
ผ้าเช็ดจาน
khăn lau bát

dishcloth

[ˈdɪʃklɒθ] N (dishcloths (pl)) [ˈdɪʃklɒðz] (for washing) → bayeta f; (for drying) → paño m (de cocina), trapo m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

dishcloth

[ˈdɪʃklɒθ] n
(for drying) → torchon m, torchon m à vaisselle
(for washing) → lavette f
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

dishcloth

[ˈdɪʃˌklɒθ] n → strofinaccio dei piatti
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

dishcloth

→ فُوطَةُ الصُّحُون utěrka viskestykke Spüllappen πιατόπανο paño de cocina , trapo de cocina tiskirätti torchon krpa za pranje posuđa strofinaccio 布巾 행주 theedoek oppvaskklut ścierka do naczyń esfregão , pano de louça полотенце для вытирания посуды disktrasa ผ้าเช็ดจาน kurulama bezi khăn lau bát 洗碟布
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I also doubt if any young matron ever began life with so rich a supply of dusters, holders, and piece bags, for Beth made enough to last till the silver wedding came round, and invented three different kinds of dishcloths for the express service of the bridal china.
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"You haven't scalded the dishcloth in clean hot water as I told you to do," said Marilla immovably.
Anne went and attended to the dishcloth. Then she returned to Marilla and fastened imploring eyes of the latter's face.
I got the dishcloth, and rather spitefully scrubbed Edgar's nose and mouth, affirming it served him right for meddling.
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While she was here, she made a big deal about the fact that I wash my dishes with bristled brushes and not dishcloths. I explained that dishcloths harbor bacteria and that bristled brushes are more environmentally friendly than cloths and sponges (in my own opinion).
Dear Annie
I use these for dishcloths and for wiping counters.
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