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dish·rag

 (dĭsh′răg′)
n.
A dishcloth.
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dishrag

(ˈdɪʃræɡ)
n
(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]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.dishrag - a cloth for washing dishesdishrag - a cloth for washing dishes    
dishcloth
piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric
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Translations

dishrag

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