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Meaning of "floorcloth" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLOORCLOTH

floorcloth  [ˈflɔːklɒθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLOORCLOTH

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Floorcloth is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLOORCLOTH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

floorcloth

Floorcloth

A floorcloth, or floor-cloth, is a term for a cloth, normally of flannel, used for cleaning floors. The term was previously used also for materials used in place of carpeting or to protect expensive carpets, such as oilcloth, Kamptulicon or other materials. This use is considered somewhat antiquated today, though do-it-yourself decorators still use floorcloths as a customizable alternative to rugs. Some artists have elected to use floorcloths as a medium of expression. Most modern floorcloths are made of heavy, unstretched canvas with two or more coats of gesso. They are then painted and varnished to make them waterproof. Area canvas rugs, today known as floorcloth, had their start in 18th century England. Initially used by the wealthy, the designs and patterns mimicked parquet flooring, tile and marble. As these useful furnishings found their way into middle-class homes, the variety of patterns grew. When American colonists became independent from England, they also began to create their own floorcloths. Eventually the development of linoleum eliminated the interest in these rugs.

Definition of floorcloth in the English dictionary

The definition of floorcloth in the dictionary is a cloth or rag for cleaning a floor.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLOORCLOTH


backcloth
ˈbækˌklɒθ
breechcloth
ˈbriːtʃˌklɒθ
broadcloth
ˈbrɔːdˌklɒθ
cheesecloth
ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ
cloth
klɒθ
crumbcloth
ˈkrʌmˌklɒθ
dishcloth
ˈdɪʃˌklɒθ
facecloth
ˈfeɪsklɒθ
haircloth
ˈhɛəˌklɒθ
hammercloth
ˈhæmərˌklɒθ
headcloth
ˈhedˌklɒθ
loincloth
ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ
longcloth
ˈlɒŋˌklɒθ
neckcloth
ˈnɛkˌklɒθ
oilcloth
ˈɔɪlˌklɒθ
sackcloth
ˈsækˌklɒθ
saddlecloth
ˈsædəlˌklɒθ
sailcloth
ˈseɪlˌklɒθ
tablecloth
ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ
washcloth
ˈwɒʃˌklɒθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLOORCLOTH

floor exercises
floor lamp
floor leader
floor manager
floor plan
floor polish
floor polisher
floor show
floor space
floor trading
floor-filler
floorage
floorboard
floordrobe
floorer
floorhead
flooring
flooring saw
floorless
floorwalker

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLOORCLOTH

altar cloth
American cloth
bark cloth
covert cloth
drop cloth
drying-up cloth
dustcloth
emery cloth
face cloth
footcloth
grass cloth
ground cloth
kente cloth
melton cloth
out of whole cloth
sloth
sponge cloth
tea cloth
the cloth
waistcloth
wire cloth

Synonyms and antonyms of floorcloth in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «floorcloth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLOORCLOTH

Find out the translation of floorcloth to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of floorcloth from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «floorcloth» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铺地织物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bayeta
570 millions of speakers

English

floorcloth
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

floorcloth
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

floorcloth
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тряпку
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pano de chão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেঝে কাপড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

serpillière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kain lantai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Scheuertuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

floorcloth
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

floorcloth
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lantai
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

floorcloth
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

floorcloth
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मजला ठेव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

floorcloth
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

strofinaccio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

floorcloth
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ганчірку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

floorcloth
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

floorcloth
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dweil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

floorcloth
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

floorcloth
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of floorcloth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOORCLOTH»

The term «floorcloth» is normally little used and occupies the 114.898 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOORCLOTH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «floorcloth» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «floorcloth» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about floorcloth

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLOORCLOTH»

Discover the use of floorcloth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to floorcloth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Floorcloth Magic: How to Paint Canvas Rugs for Decorative ...
How to paint canvas rugs for decorative home use.
Lisa Curry Mair, 2001
2
The Well-Decorated Floor: Floorcloths and More
You will save yourself many problems by purchasing pre-primed canvas or " floorcloth canvas" that is ready to decorate. Basic Steps for Making a Canvas Floorcloth 1 . Cut canvas to desired size plus 1 " hem allowance on all sides. 2.
Susan Goans Driggers, 2002
3
The Furniture Gazette
Buenos Ayres — 82 oases sewing-machines, 9 cast's oilcloth, 3 bales rogs, 6 cases paper- hangings, 1 bale carpets, 6 rolls floorcloth, 1 case wrought leather Calcutta (rtd Suez) — 4 cases oilcloth, 1 case leather cloth, 6 cwt iron bedsteads,  ...
4
Cheap, Quick, & Easy: Imitative Architectural Materials, ...
In the final step, the floorcloth was hung from great cross beams in the drying room. When full, the room could hold one hundred tons of floorcloth in a variety of colorful patterns. One awed visitor described it as a "rare and gorgeous sight.
Pamela Hemenway Simpson, 1999
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Old House Interiors
Prepping Techniques TO START, CHOOSE A PIECE OF HEAVY COT' ton duck canvas that isn't wrinkled. (Wrinkles cannot be ironed out and will rum the final effect.) Decide the size of the floorcloth and then add one foot to each dimension.
6
Fabulous Floorcloths: Create Contemporary Floor Coverings ...
Mixing bold patterns and subtle textures adds dimension and interest to the overall appearance of a floorcloth. Patterns and textures play an important role in the overall design of your floorcloth. Patterns can be natural or man-made and are ...
Caroline O'Neill Kuchinsky, 1998
7
Floorquilts!: Fabric Decoupaged Floorcloths—No-Sew Fun
Ellen guides you every step of the way, from choosing raw fabric to applying a protective finish to the completed Floorquilt. Lots of how-to photographs and inspiring examples.
Ellen Highsmith Silver, 2010
8
The Industries of Scotland; Their Rise, Progress, and ...
MANUFACTURE OF FLOORCLOTH. THE ORIGIN OF FLOORCLOTH— INTRODUCTION OF THE MANUFACTURE INTO SCOT- LAND—THE SCOTTISH FLOORCLOTH MANUFACTORY AT KIRKCALDY. WHEN carpets, from being regarded ...
David BREMNER, 1869
9
Covered With Love: Kids' Quilts & More from Piece O’ Cake ...
k'J'H @dka-'Dotggeoyww 'Q. Pa i e F I I Some floorcloth painters advocate putting a coat of paste wax over the finished cloth to protect it. This 1. Choose the lightest value of paint that you will be i can be renewed as needed using on your ...
Becky Goldsmith, Linda Jenkins, 2010
10
Paint Paint Paint: Easy Decorative Painting Projects for the ...
CHICKEN LITTLE floorcloth Pictured on pages 52-53 Floorcloths are a popular floorcovering for a home with a country feel to it. They are great to use in the kitchen or by a door because they can be wiped clean. When placed in front of a  ...
Sloan Payne-Rutter, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLOORCLOTH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term floorcloth is used in the context of the following news items.
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SCORE Stories: For Math Major, Art Career Adds Up
Mair created her first hand-painted canvas floorcloth to cover the stains. The piece was admired by some friends, who hired her to make similar ... «Valley News, Jun 15»
2
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Traditional or Arts & Crafts Era Floorcloth with Janet Flinchbaugh, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. Create your own ... «Glens Falls Post-Star, Jun 15»
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Traditional or Arts & Crafts Era Floorcloth with Janet Flinchbaugh, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. Create your own ... «Glens Falls Post-Star, Jun 15»
4
Floorcloths of vinyl or canvas are versatile and inexpensive
If you're a do-it-yourselfer, you might want to make your own floorcloth. I've done this before with the help of Kathy's book, “The Weekend ... «Charlotte Observer, Apr 15»
5
Traditional or Arts & Crafts Era Floorcloth with Janet Flinchbaugh …
Create your own floorcloth in either a traditional pattern or Arts & Crafts style using environmentally-safe, water-based paints and finishes. «Mountain Lake PBS, Apr 15»
6
Protestant churches find Easter renewal in older rituals
The large, handmade labyrinth floorcloth is a replica of the design at Chartres Cathedral in France; many faiths have used labyrinth walking ... «News & Observer, Apr 15»
7
Local artists showcase their work at crafts exhibition
A: I will continue to develop my designs and techniques to produce the best floorcloth product that I can make. I will continue showing and ... «Reporter Newspapers, Mar 15»
8
Museum re-opens with a little help from its friends
Occupying pride of place in the museum is a large oil portrait of Laing, which overlooks the magnificent gallery floor , laid with floorcloth made ... «Fife Today, Feb 15»
9
Friends celebrate return of Newburgh's Laing Museum
... large oil portrait of Laing and the gallery floor is laid with cloth made more than 100 years ago by the Tayside Floorcloth Works in Newburgh. «The Courier, Feb 15»
10
Zion Chapel, 'The Church of the Vow', Bedminster
He eventually went into business making floorcloth, a sort of forerunner of carpets, which the reasonably well-to-do would put under furniture, ... «Bristol Post, Dec 14»

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