Definition of "cloth" in English

Noun

1. A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes, woven fabric specifically.

2. Specifically, a tablecloth, especially as spread before a meal or removed afterwards.

3. A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.

4. Substance or essence; the whole of something complex.

5. Appearance; seeming.

6. A form of attire that represents a particular profession or status.

7. The priesthood.

   • He is a respected man of the cloth.