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Meaning of "monk's cloth" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MONK'S CLOTH

So called because a similar material was used for making monks' habits.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MONK'S CLOTH

monk's cloth play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MONK'S CLOTH

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Monk's cloth 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 MONK'S CLOTH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Monk's cloth

Monk's Cloth is an evenweave cloth which is used in Swedish weaving and many other evenweave projects. This cloth has a loose over and under four strand weave. These strands are called floats and are used to weave the threads through. The cloth is 100% cotton and can be purchased in a variety of colors at craft and fabric stores. The cotton will shrink when washed, so should be pre-washed before so as to achieve the correct sizing before stitching. In the 1940s monk's cloth was used to decorate borders on towels, throws, baby blankets, pillows, wall hanging, pictures, linens and clothing. Swedish dresses were decorated for traditional outfits with a variety of threads. Today, cotton Floss and yarns are used on the fabric to create beautifully decorated items.

Definition of monk's cloth in the English dictionary

The definition of monk's cloth in the dictionary is a heavy cotton fabric of basket weave, used mainly for bedspreads.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MONK'S CLOTH

monk
monk seal
monkeries
monkery
monkey
monkey bars
monkey bread
monkey bread tree
monkey business
monkey climb
monkey engine
monkey flower
monkey house
monkey jacket
monkey nut
monkey orchid
monkey puzzle
monkey shines
monkey suit
monkey tricks

WORDS THAT END LIKE MONK'S CLOTH

bark cloth
broadcloth
cheesecloth
cloth
dishcloth
drop cloth
emery cloth
face cloth
facecloth
floorcloth
grass cloth
ground cloth
loincloth
oilcloth
out of whole cloth
sailcloth
sloth
sponge cloth
tablecloth
the cloth
washcloth

Synonyms and antonyms of monk's cloth in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «monk's cloth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MONK'S CLOTH

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

Translator English - Chinese

和尚的布
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

paño de monje
570 millions of speakers

English

monk´s cloth
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भिक्षु के कपड़े
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

القماش الراهب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ткань монаха
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pano de monge
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সন্ন্যাসী কাপড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le tissu de moine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kain biksu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mönchs Tuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

僧侶の布
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스님의 천
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kain biksu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vải nhà sư
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துறவி துணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भिक्षाचा कापड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rahip bezi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

panno di monaco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tkaniny mnicha
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тканину монаха
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pânză călugăr lui
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

πανί μοναχού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Monk´s doek
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

munk tyg
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Munkenes klut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of monk's cloth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MONK'S CLOTH»

The term «monk's cloth» is used very little and occupies the 175.632 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MONK'S CLOTH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about monk's cloth

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MONK'S CLOTH»

Discover the use of monk's cloth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to monk's cloth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Monk's Cloth: 17 Fun and Easy Projects
Introducing an elegant way to weave fantastic, complicated-looking designs with simple techniques, this resource provides in-depth directions on how to use this soft, pliable fabric for many projects, including napkin rings, pot holders, ...
Jeanne Tams, 2010
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Monk's Cloth for Today: 9 Fun & Easy Designs for Today's Home
This title uses traditional stitching with a contemporary twist. Stitchers will enjoy the wide variety of projects from table runners to throws. Change the colour of yarn and get a completely different look for your favourite design.
Trice Boerens, 2012
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House & Garden
First you should be convinced of the necessity of glass curtains — -very filmy, of the sheerest net, gauze, monk's cloth, casement cloth or chiffon. Such curtains filter the light, soften it, shed a cool, even glow over the room that we all desire on  ...
‎1918
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Women of Grace and Charm
Cut your monk's cloth 15" x 16". •Sew around the edge of the monk's cloth with the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine to prevent fraying •Trace the design to Red Dot tracer. • Draw an 8-1/2" x 10" rectangle on your monk's cloth. Refer to the  ...
Barb Adams, Alma Allen, 2003
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The Rug Hooker's Bible: The Best from 30 Years of Jane ...
There just isn't enough room for them. In fact, it only seems to work appropriately when used for #3 and #4-cut. It would be a great choice for about anything using these cuts. The complaint most often heard about monk's cloth is that it stretches  ...
Jane Olson, Gene Shepherd, 2005
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Home Needlework Magazine
Bv Mabel H. Rand Design No. 151-4. She. 16x24 inches. Design stamned on monk's cloth and on green linen for applique. $1.10. Embroidery cotton and couching floss. 43 cents extra, or silk and couching floss, $1.10 extra. Perforated pattern ...
‎1915
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Learn Huck Embroidery on Monk's Cloth
This form of weaving is done on a large scale and is easy to learn and quick to complete. Designer Trice Boerens, an expert in huck embroidery, teaches you the easy steps needed to create each lovely pattern.
Trice Boerens, 2014
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Basic Rug Hooking: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get ...
monk's cloth linen polyester MONK'S CLOTH Although you can buy this even- weave cotton backing in fabric shops, the weight and strength may not be appropriate. The monk's cloth available from hooking shops has a lighter-colored thread ...
Judy P. Sopronyi, Janet Stanley Reid, 2007
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Wide Cut Primitive Rug Hooking:
The most common backings are burlap, monk's cloth, and linen. Burlap. I do not recommend burlap, as it tends to rot with moisture and does not hold up well over time. Monk's cloth. Monk's cloth is a cotton rug backing and can be a bit stretchy ...
Wendy Miller, 2014
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The Turkey Feather Cape: My Creation from Beyond History
Spread the Monk's Cloth flat on the floor or table and cover with the pattern. Cut the Monk's Cloth to match the flat pattern and transfer the big oval mark where the seam for the gathers was made. The point of a pencil may be used to poke ...
Robert Perry, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MONK'S CLOTH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term monk's cloth is used in the context of the following news items.
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Avanyu: Spirit of water in Pueblo life and art
The men's kilts are adorned with horned serpent figures that twist and twine over the soft woolen monk's cloth with each dancer's movements. «Santa Fe New Mexican.com, May 14»
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In the name of the robe
"The most bizarre thing is what was in his bag," Piya told journalists, referring to the typical monk's cloth shoulder bag. "It was filled with sacks of ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Aug 13»
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Thailand orders arrest of Buddhist monk Wirapol
“The most bizarre thing is what was in his bag,” Mr Piya said, referring to the monk's cloth shoulder sack. “It was filled with stacks of 100 dollar ... «Scotsman, Jul 13»
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Hooked on rugs
Today, rugs are typically hooked on canvases of linen or monk's cloth, since burlap tends to disintegrate over time. And their intricate designs ... «Rapid City Journal, Aug 12»
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FiberWorks: Traditional Techniques in Contemporary Forms
... Series, 20" x 20" Mixed fibers (wool, cotton, silk and synthetic fabrics and yarns) hand hooked, appliqued, knit and prodded on monk's cloth. «ArtfixDaily, Jun 12»
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Sofa slip cover tips: What fabrics work best
Monk's Cloth- Despite its funny name, monk's cloth is a serious fabric. It has a unique basket weave texture and is very soft and drapes well. It is generally white ... «Newsolio, May 12»
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Down to Earth: BD man offers 'green choice' for burial
Raw materials include jute, cotton “monk's cloth” and shredded paper. All are manufactured in the United States with American labor. «Beaver Dam Daily Citizen, Nov 11»
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Divas by the Dam hook their best -- rugs
Since 1970, Charnley has been teaching people how to pull loops of new and recycled wool up through burlap, linen and monk's cloth ... «The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, May 09»
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Design Within Reach Asks: What is Green
With designs inspired by nature, the Ocean, Birch, Fern, Grace and Islands rugs are hand-tufted 100% wool with 100% cotton monk's cloth ... «Dexigner, Apr 08»
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Stolen nude rug found stuffed in a plastic bag
The curvy cutout was fashioned from monk's cloth, a heavy cotton and hand painted in ten colors on alpaca yarn. Back in October, the rug was ... «KATU, Jan 08»

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