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- [seyl-klawth, -kloth]
- /ˈseɪlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
- /ˈseɪl.klɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seyl-klawth, -kloth]
- /ˈseɪlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
Definitions of sailcloth word
- noun sailcloth any of various fabrics, as of cotton, nylon, or Dacron, for boat sails or tents. 1
- noun sailcloth a lightweight canvas or canvaslike fabric used especially for clothing and curtains. 1
- noun sailcloth canvas used for boat sails 1
- uncountable noun sailcloth Sailcloth is a strong heavy cloth that is used for making things such as sails or tents. 0
- uncountable noun sailcloth Sailcloth is a light canvas material that is used for making clothes. 0
- noun sailcloth any of various fabrics from which sails are made 0
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Origin of sailcloth
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English saylclath; see sail, cloth
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Parts of speech for Sailcloth
noun
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preposition
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sailcloth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sailcloth usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sailcloth
noun sailcloth
- canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
- dropcloth — A large piece of plastic or canvas put over something to protect it from construction debris or paint.
- duck — any of numerous wild or domesticated web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterized by abroad, flat bill, short legs, and depressed body.
- fly — to move through the air using wings.
- oilcloth — a cotton fabric made waterproof by being treated with oil and pigment, for use as tablecloths, shelf coverings, and the like.
Top questions with sailcloth
- what is sailcloth?
- what is sailcloth curtains?
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