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noun
any cloth loosely woven of coarse yarn to produce a spongy look or texture, especially one constructed in honeycomb weave.
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Origin of sponge cloth
First recorded in 1860–65
Words nearby sponge cloth
spondylosis, sponge, sponge bag, sponge bath, sponge cake, sponge cloth, sponge down, sponged ware, spongefly, sponge iron, sponge on
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How to use sponge cloth in a sentence
(But not with sponge cloth, only with iron and wet bottoms with sponge).
The Copeland Method|Vanness CopelandTurn coat inside out, and smooth lining with cool iron, and with an almost dry sponge cloth.
The Copeland Method|Vanness CopelandRoll evenly until cloth to be shrunk is thoroughly covered, sides and ends with sponge cloth.
The Copeland Method|Vanness CopelandThis removes the wrinkles, and may be done with almost dry sponge cloth and medium warm iron.
The Copeland Method|Vanness Copeland
British Dictionary definitions for sponge cloth
sponge cloth
noun
any of various porous fabrics, usually made in a loose honeycomb weave
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