overcloth
Any of various overgarments that consist primarily of a large cloth worn over the clothesAny of various overgarments that consist primarily of a large cloth worn over the clothes.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of various overgarments that consist primarily of a large cloth worn over the clothes.
(countable, uncountable)A tablecloth that is laid on top of another tablecloth, usually allowing some of the lower tablecloth to show.
(countable, uncountable)A decorative cloth placed over the saddlecloth and below the saddle.
(countable, uncountable)A cloth that is placed as a protective layer on top of something.
(countable, uncountable)The top of a double layer of canvas coverings that cover the presses used in mining.
(countable, uncountable)A decorative cloth placed on top of something to give it a more refined appearance.
Origin
From over- + cloth.From over- + cloth.
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Forms
plural: overcloths| Singular | overcloth |
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Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable