cloth 
/ˈklɑ:θ/ noun
plural cloths /ˈklɑ:θ/ noun /ˈklɑ:ðz, ˈklɑ:θs/ 1 : material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc., and that is used to make clothes, sheets, etc. [noncount] ▪ a piece of cloth [=fabric] [count] ▪ The dress is made out of a beautiful silk cloth. — often used before another noun ▪ cloth napkins/diapers ▪ a cloth bag 2 [count] : a piece of cloth that is used for a particular purpose (such as cleaning things)
▪ Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth. ▪ a damp/wet cloth — see also dishcloth, facecloth, loincloth, tablecloth, washcloth 3 the cloth : Christian priests and ministers : clergy
▪ He has great respect for the cloth. ▪ a man of the cloth [=a priest or minister]
▪ Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth. ▪ a damp/wet cloth — see also dishcloth, facecloth, loincloth, tablecloth, washcloth
▪ He has great respect for the cloth. ▪ a man of the cloth [=a priest or minister]
cut from the same cloth
◊If people or things are cut from the same cloth, they are very similar to each other.
▪ Our mothers were cut from the same cloth. ▪ The country's new president is cut from the same cloth as his predecessor.
▪ Our mothers were cut from the same cloth. ▪ The country's new president is cut from the same cloth as his predecessor.
out of whole cloth
US, informal ◊If something is created out of whole cloth, it is invented in order to trick someone into believing something.
▪ He would make up stories out of whole cloth just to stir up trouble.
▪ He would make up stories out of whole cloth just to stir up trouble.
