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Drop cloth

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A large piece of plastic, canvas, or other fabric put over something to protect it from construction debris or paint..

Example Sentences

Always put down a dropcloth before you paint a ceiling.
The chair was draped in a dropcloth.

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What does drop cloth mean?

Drop cloth means A large piece of plastic, canvas, or other fabric put over something to protect it from construction debris or paint..

What is a synonym for drop cloth?

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What is the opposite of drop cloth?

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How do you use drop cloth in a sentence?

Always put down a dropcloth before you paint a ceiling.

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