Drop Cloth (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The painter carefully laid down a drop cloth to protect the carpet from any stray paint drips.
- Before starting to paint the walls, she covered the furniture with a large drop cloth to prevent any damage.
- He unfolded the drop cloth and spread it out over the floor, making sure to cover the entire area where he would be working.
- The drop cloth was a mess after the painting project was finished, covered in splatters and spills of various colors.
- She carefully removed the drop cloth from the furniture, revealing the newly painted walls and untouched upholstery.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.