Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dropcloth

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: drop-cloth
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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."

Etymology

First attested in 1925, from drop + cloth.

Origin

First known use: First attested in 1925

Inflected Forms

dropcloths (plural) drop cloth (alternative)

Phrases

masking tape

Frequently Paired Words

dustsheet masking tape tarp

Questions

What does dropcloth mean?: A large piece of plastic, canvas, or other fabric put over something to protect it from construction debris or paint.
Where does dropcloth come from?: First known use: First attested in 1925.

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