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sponge cloth

noun

  1. any cloth loosely woven of coarse yarn to produce a spongy look or texture, especially one constructed in honeycomb weave.


sponge cloth

noun

  1. any of various porous fabrics, usually made in a loose honeycomb weave
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sponge cloth1

First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences

Last but not least, I'll always need a paper towel or sponge cloth to dry the sink after washing.

From Salon

I like to give repeat offenders a quick wipe with a damp sponge cloth after a cooking sesh.

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A sponge cloth is made of heavy unbleached cotton, one yard and a half long, boiled in soap and water for one hour, then rinse in clean water, thus removing the lint.

Roll evenly until cloth to be shrunk is thoroughly covered, sides and ends with sponge cloth.

How to use the iron and sponge cloths.

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