dustcloth

/ˈdʌstklɒθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of fabric used for dusting surfaces, typically made of cotton or synthetic fibers, and often treated with chemicals to give it electrostatic properties.

“She used a dustcloth to clean the furniture before polishing it.”

2. noun

A cloth used to wipe or dust a surface, especially one made of a soft material.

“The dustcloth was used to remove the dirt from the table.”

Synonyms

  • cloth
  • dusting cloth
  • dustpan

Antonyms

  • damp cloth
  • water-soaked cloth