dish rag
Sink-side cloth
A dish rag is a cloth used for washing dishes, wiping counters, or cleaning up kitchen spills.
The term often implies something worn, soiled, or shabby: This old shirt is practically a dish rag now.
To say someone looks like a dish rag suggests they appear exhausted or bedraggled.
Also called a dishcloth.
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- wipeRub to clean
- wipe downClean by rubbing
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- elbow greaseStrenuous physical effort
kitchen · kitchen sink · sink · dirty · wet · grimy · cloth · cleaning · sudsy · soapy water · counter · greasy · tattered · worn · worn thin · damp · musty · soap
- kitchen linensdishcloth, kitchen towel, tea towel, placemat, placemats
- clothstowel, washcloth, microfiber cloth, tea towel, hand towel
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Absorbent cleaning material
steel wool · dishwasher · scrub brush · scouring pad · dish brush
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Motion-to-electricity converter
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Fine woven insect fiber
fine linen · luxury fabric · cashmere · velvet · satin
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