Dishcloth

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A cloth used to wash dishes.
2
a cloth for washing dishes wordnet
3
A cloth used to dry dishes.

Synonyms

dishrag ;broom cleaning device dishclout

Example

"Tom wiped the glass with a dishcloth."

Etymology

Compound of dish + cloth.

Related phrases

dishcloth gourd

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