dustcloth

dust·cloth

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhst-klawth -kloth]
- /ˈdʌstˌklɔθ -ˌklɒθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhst-klawth -kloth]
- /ˈdʌstˌklɔθ -ˌklɒθ/

Definitions of dustcloth word

noun plural dustcloth a soft, absorbent cloth used for dusting. 1
noun dustcloth A cloth used for dusting; a duster. 1
noun dustcloth a cloth used for dusting; a duster 0

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Origin of dustcloth

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30; dust + cloth

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Parts of speech for Dustcloth

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dustcloth

dustcloth popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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dustcloth usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dustcloth

noun dustcloth

scrap — a fight or quarrel: She got into a scrap with her in-laws.
remnant — a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
shred — a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
tatter — a person who does tatting, especially as an occupation.
dishrag — a dishcloth.

All 7 Synonyms of dustcloth

Antonyms for dustcloth

noun dustcloth

lot — lot (def 14).

Just one Antonym for dustcloth

dustcloth

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Definitions of dustcloth word

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Origin of dustcloth

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Parts of speech for Dustcloth

dustcloth popularity

dustcloth usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for dustcloth

noun dustcloth

Antonyms for dustcloth

noun dustcloth

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