🧽rag

noun/verb
/ræɡ/

Meaning

A piece of old, torn cloth; to tease or scold someone in a playful way.
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example Sentences

She used an old rag to clean the table.

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

Example Expressions

in rags

Synonyms

cloth, scrap, tatter, shred, towel, wipe, fabric
Entry 1
cloth, scrap, tatter, shred
Entry 2
cloth, towel, wipe, fabric

Antonyms

garment, fabric, new cloth, fine fabric, silk, luxury textile
Entry 1
garment, fabric
Entry 2
new cloth, fine fabric, silk, luxury textile

Collocations

old rag, cleaning rag, rag doll, rag paper, dirty rag
Entry 1
old rag, cleaning rag, rag doll, rag paper
Entry 2
cleaning rag, old rag, dirty rag

More Example Sentences

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A mechanic repairs an old car in his small garage

Having washed the car, he parked it in the garage.

Who encouraged you to learn English in your student life?

Who encouraged you to play basketball during your college days?

A mechanic repairs an old car in his small garage that has not been driven for years

They are now able to write essays, letters, applications, and paragraphs in English by themselves.

A mechanic repairs an old car in his small garage that has not been driven for years by replacing the worn-out engine parts

A mechanic repairs an old car in his small garage that has not been driven for years by replacing the worn-out engine parts and fixing the rusted body panels

A mechanic repairs an old car in his small garage that has not been driven for years by replacing the worn-out engine parts and fixing the rusted body panels with tools he has collected over two decades

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