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geolle[걸레]Intermediate · TOPIK IIHousework

damp cloth; dusting cloth

Noun

  1. 1

    damp cloth; dusting cloth

    A cloth used to wipe stains or water off.

    Korean definition: 더러운 것이나 물기를 닦는 데 쓰는 헝겊.

    • After wiping the window frame covered in white dust, the rag turned pitch black.

    • I'm using an old towel I've had for a long time as a rag to wipe the floor.

  2. 2

    rags; junk

    A dirty and old thing.

    Korean definition: 더럽고 낡은 물건.

    • The notebook lying on the classroom floor had already turned into rags and was tattered.

    • My father still wears gloves that are full of holes and worn into rags.