damp cloth

collocation in English

meaningsofdampandcloth

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damp
adjective
uk
/dæmp/us
/dæmp/
slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant ...
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cloth
noun
uk
/klɒθ/us
/klɑːθ/
(a type of) ...
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(Definition ofdampandclothfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The track usually takes the form of adampclothatop a table.
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Its major advantages over natural leather were its durability and its high gloss finish that could be easily cleaned with adampcloth.
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Use adampclothto dust indoor living and working areas.
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The unworked portion is covered with adampclothto keep it from hardening.
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The face should be occasionally wiped with adampclothand the folds cleaned with a cotton swab.
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This effect can be very simple and highly effective, for example using adampclothto cover the mouth and nose whilst escaping a fire.
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Dirt adhering to the coating can be removed with adampcloth, using a mild soap if needed.
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The instrument is played by rubbing adampclothalong the length of this stick, while pressing the head of the drum with a finger or thumb.
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The chalk marks can be easily wiped off with adampcloth, a sponge or a special blackboard eraser consisting of a block of wood covered by a felt pad.
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Marks can then be cleaned off non-porous surfaces with adampcloth.
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