Definitions
n. A piece of old cloth, often used for cleaning.
抹布；破布
n. Old, badly torn clothes, usually described in the plural.
破旧衣服
Example
He wiped the oily tools with an old rag.
他用一块旧抹布擦拭沾满油污的工具。
Reusing worn clothing as cleaning rags can reduce household waste and demand for disposable products.
把旧衣服改作清洁抹布，可以减少家庭垃圾及对一次性用品的需求。
Collocations
- an old rag
- a cleaning rag
- in rags
- from rags to riches
Word family
- ragged (adj.)
Synonyms
- cloth
Usage tip
单数常指一块破布；in rags表示衣衫褴褛。
FAQ
- What does rag mean?
- A piece of old cloth, often used for cleaning. Old, badly torn clothes, usually described in the plural.
- How is rag pronounced?
- UK /ræɡ/, US /ræɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
