English / word
rag
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a piece of old cloth used typically for cleaning or wiping; to tease someone
In context
01
He used an oily rag to wipe grease off the bicycle chain.
02
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Synonyms
cloth,wipe,towel
Antonyms
silk,fabric,fine fabric
Collocations
cleaning rag,old rag,dirty rag
Verb forms
Past: ragged · Past participle: ragged · -ing: ragging