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undercloth.

A tablecloth laid directly on the table, over which are placed other coverings such as an additional tablecloth that allows the undercloth to show through, or an additional tablecloth that completely covers the undercloth when it is used for stability or noise muffling, or simple mats that provide additional protection.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A tablecloth laid directly on the table, over which are placed other coverings such as an additional tablecloth that allows the undercloth to show through, or an additional tablecloth that completely covers the undercloth when it is used for stability or noise muffling, or simple mats that provide additional protection.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A protective cloth that goes underneath something.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
  3. A cloth that is placed beneath a saddle.

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  4. A cloth on which a body rests as bedding.

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  5. The lower of two cloths that together perform some function.

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  6. A cloth that is used as a base surface for some type of work, including cases where it is incorporated into the work.

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  7. A fabric lining, especially one that adheres to the cloth that shows.

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  8. A type of fabric intended to be used as an undercloth.

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  9. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth.

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  10. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. A cloth used to cover the genitals.

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  11. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. A cloth used to bind the breasts.

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  12. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. A cloth worn beneath a robe or other garment and that peeks out.

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Where this word comes from

From under- + cloth.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.