cleaning cloth
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- noun
- /ˈkliːnɪŋ klɔθ/
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- I used a soft cleaning cloth to remove the smudges from my window.
Examples
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If necessary, carefully wipe the lens with a lens-cleaning cloth and solution.
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Another one of my favorites with the built in cables, some cleaning solution, a cleaning cloth and a pen.
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A soft touch cleaning cloth.
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We have a cleaning cloth and then some quick setup guide and other documentation of this.
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And it looks like we get a little cleaning cloth and also a little squeegee to rub out any air bubbles.
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All right, so we've got a cleaning cloth included, a charging cable, your wall adapter so that you could be home with your glasses on.
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Someone just gave me a microfiber cleaning cloth that you moisten with water and use like you would a chamois to dry a car.
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The use of cleaning cloths in food industries has been implicated in the spread and growth of infective bacteria.
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When used on a food-contact surface, a cleaning cloth retains food particles that provide nutritional value to bacteria.
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We also have handmade dishcloths to wash dishes and clean up spills, along with handmade cleaning cloths for cleaning around the home.
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Synonyms
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A piece of material made by joining threads together and used for making clothes or for cleaning
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A disposable paper sheet that soaks up water to dry hands or clean spills
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A small piece of soft material used for cleaning skin or surfaces
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A small soft disposable cloth made slightly wet to clean skin or surfaces
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A cloth used to wash and dry dishes
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A cloth for drying washed dishes and cutlery
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A piece of cloth soaked in oil used to clean or shine things
A piece of cloth for cleaning grease, oil, or dirt in workshops
A small piece of cloth used for cleaning
A soft cloth that soaks up water for cleaning and drying surfaces
A cloth used to wipe dust from surfaces
A soft cloth used to remove dust from furniture
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Morphology
The meaning 'a piece of cloth used for cleaning' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'cleaning' (the action of cleaning) with 'cloth' (a textile). This is a straightforward noun-modifier composition common across languages and standard in English, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Cleaning cloth comes from the simple image of a cloth used for cleaning surfaces. People used pieces of cloth to wipe away dirt, grease, or spills, so the name means 'a piece of cloth used for wiping or cleaning'.