cotton
noun · adjective · verb
Simple meaning
An item of clothing made from such textiles.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑtən
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Definition
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noun
uncountabletextiles
Textiles made from the fiber harvested from a cotton plant, especially Gossypium.
countable
An item of clothing made from such textiles.
uncountable
Any similar soft, fibrous, white substance of fine hairs, of any origin.
Manufactured product of such substance
uncountable
Thread of such fiber.
A liking.
adjective
Made of cotton.
verb
To protect from harsh stimuli, coddle, or muffle.
To cover walls with fabric.
To enshroud with a layer of whiteness.
To get on with someone or something; to have a good relationship with someone.
transitive
To provide with cotton.
To supply with a cotton wick.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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Compound terms
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Soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state.
A stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side.
A machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers.
Any sedge of the genus Eriophorum.
A textile mill for making cotton textiles.
Large dark mouse of southeastern United States.
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Sense: textiles made from the fiber harvested from a cotton plant
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