sponge cloth

noun

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

sponge cloth

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sponge cloth¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

(But not with sponge cloth, only with iron and wet bottoms with sponge).

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

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

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

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