sponge cloth

American  

noun

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

2. ratiné.

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sponge cloth British  

noun

1. any of various porous fabrics, usually made in a loose honeycomb weave

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Etymology

Origin of sponge cloth

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2021

Turn coat inside out, and smooth lining with cool iron, and with an almost dry sponge cloth.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

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.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

This removes the wrinkles, and may be done with almost dry sponge cloth and medium warm iron.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

Place this under woolen press cloth over that part of garment to be pressed, then lay the sponge cloth on top of this, and apply the iron.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness