dish·rag

(dĭsh′răg′)

A dishcloth.

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dishrag

(ˈdɪʃræɡ)

(Textiles) another name for a dishcloth

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dish•cloth

(ˈdɪʃˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ)

n., pl. -cloths (-ˌklɔðz, -ˌklɒðz, -ˌklɔθs, -ˌklɒθs)

a cloth for use in washing dishes; dishrag.

Also, Brit.,dish•clout (ˈdɪʃˌklaʊt)

[1820–30]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

dishrag - a cloth for washing dishes

dishcloth

piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric

Translations

dishrag

[ˈdɪʃræg] N → trapo m para fregar los platos, bayeta f

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