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clothing

The correct spelling is clothing.

How to pronounce clothing

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/

Say it like: Clo-thi-ng

The correct spelling is clothing. To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing. For example: "to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

Usage Examples

to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly

to clothe somebody with authority or power

The clothing and unclothing of the idols was of special significance.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
  2. 2.To cover or invest, as if with a garment.

noun

  1. 1.Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion.
  2. 2.An act or instance of putting clothes on.
  3. 3.The art or process of making cloth.
  4. 4.A covering of non-conducting material on the outside of a boiler, or steam chamber, to prevent radiation of heat.

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