cloth

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small piece of fabric used for a specific job, like cleaning or dusting.

n. a specific piece of fabric used for a particular purpose, typically cleaning, wiping, or polishing.

日本語:布※

“Use a damp cloth to wipe the dust off the bookshelf.”

“The technician used a specialized microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints from the delicate camera lens without scratching the glass.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a large piece of fabric used to cover a table, especially during a meal.

n. a tablecloth, particularly one spread for a formal meal.

日本語:クロス※

“She spread a white cloth over the table before the guests arrived.”

“The staff were instructed to lay the cloth with precision, ensuring the silver was perfectly aligned for the evening banquet.”

C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Religion Formal

n. a way to refer to priests or ministers as a group.

n. a collective term for the priesthood or clergy, derived from the distinctive professional attire they wear.

“He felt a calling to the cloth from a very young age.”

“As a man of the cloth, he felt a profound responsibility to provide spiritual guidance to the community during times of crisis.”