glass-cloth

A woman uses a glass-cloth to polish a drinking glass.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of abrasive cloth: "glass-cloth" refers to a cloth coated with abrasive particles, such as glass dust, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
   • A cloth for cleaning glass: "glass-cloth" can also mean a piece of fabric, often lint-free, specifically used for wiping or polishing glass surfaces like windows, mirrors, or drinking glasses.

Usage Examples

• Abrasive cloth:
  • The carpenter used a sheet of glass-cloth to sand the wooden table. (A rough cloth with glass particles for smoothing wood.)
• Cleaning cloth:
  • She wiped the window with a damp glass-cloth to remove smudges. (A soft cloth for cleaning glass.)

Advanced Usage

• "glass-cloth for polishing": a specific type of glass-cloth designed to bring a high shine to glass or metal.
  • The jeweler used a fine glass-cloth to polish the silverware. (A cloth with very fine abrasive for finishing.)
• "lint-free glass-cloth": a cloth that does not leave fibres behind, ideal for cleaning eyeglasses or camera lenses.
  • Always use a lint-free glass-cloth to clean your phone screen. (A non-shedding cloth for delicate glass.)

Variants and Related Words

• Glass (n): a hard, transparent material made from sand, used for windows and bottles.
  • The glass in the window is cracked. (The transparent material.)
• Cloth (n): woven or felted fabric made from fibers.
  • She bought a piece of cloth to make a dress. (General fabric.)
• Glass-paper (n): a synonym for abrasive glass-cloth, often used in woodworking.
  • He smoothed the edge with glass-paper. (Abrasive paper with glass particles.)

Synonyms

• Abrasive cloth: a cloth used for grinding or polishing.
• Sanding cloth: a cloth with abrasive grains for smoothing surfaces.
• Polishing cloth: a cloth used to make a surface shiny.
• Window cloth: a cloth for cleaning windows.

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