dropcloth en · NOUN
Etymology
First attested in 1925, from drop + cloth.
Meanings
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A large piece of plastic, canvas, or other fabric put over something to protect it from construction debris or paint.
The chair was draped in a dropcloth.
Always put down a dropcloth before you paint a ceiling.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dropcloths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| drop cloth | alternative | lexicographic |