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dropcloth

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /drˈɑːpklɔθ/
    • /drˈɒpklɒθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /drˈɑːpklɔθ/

Definitions of dropcloth word

  • noun dropcloth A large piece of plastic or canvas put over something to protect it from construction debris or paint. 1
  • noun dropcloth a large cloth or sheet used to protect furniture and carpets from splashes and dust during redecoration 0
  • noun dropcloth a large piece of cloth, plastic, etc. used to cover floors, furniture, etc. as a protection against dripping paint 0

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Parts of speech for Dropcloth

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dropcloth popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dropcloth usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dropcloth

noun dropcloth

  • covering — A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else.
  • canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
  • coat — A coat is a piece of clothing with long sleeves which you wear over your other clothes when you go outside.
  • cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
  • oilcloth — a cotton fabric made waterproof by being treated with oil and pigment, for use as tablecloths, shelf coverings, and the like.

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