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A woven fabric such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.

Specifically, a tablecloth, especially as spread before a meal or removed afterwards.

A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.

(metaphoric) Substance or essence; the whole of something complex.

Items of clothing; apparel.

The covering of a bed; bedclothes.

Laundry (hung on a clothesline)

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

Example: to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly

To cover or invest, as if with a garment.

Example: to clothe somebody with authority or power