szmata — meaning in English

English meaning

• cloth noun Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
• rag noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.

Senses

szmata is used for these senses in English:

• chip shot (American football) A relatively easy field goal, made from a short distance.
• cloth (countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.
• rag A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.

cloth — full definition

1. noun Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
2. noun A tablecloth, especially one laid out for a meal.
3. noun The clergy or priesthood, referred to by their traditional dress.

rag — full definition

1. noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
2. noun A newspaper, especially one seen as low quality or sensationalist (informal, disparaging).
3. verb To tease or mock someone, often good-naturedly (informal).

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