dishcloth

== English == === Alternative forms === dish cloth, dish-cloth === Etymology === Compound of dish +‎ cloth. === Pronunciation === === Noun === dishcloth (plural dishcloths) A cloth used to wash dishes. Synonyms: dishrag (often deprecatory); dishclout (obsolete) Hypernym: cloth Coordinate terms: (hand-dishwashing implements) scouring pad, scrubby, scrubbie, scrubber, sponge; dishtowel, dish soap; (cloths for washing things) washcloth, washrag A cloth used to dry dishes. Synonyms: tea towel, tea cloth, dishtowel ==== Derived terms ==== dishcloth gourd ==== Translations ====