cloff Synonyms
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cloff Meaning
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cloff (n.)
Formerly an allowance of two pounds in every three hundred weight after the tare and tret are subtracted; now used only in a general sense, of small deductions from the original weight.
cloff Sentence Examples
- The cloff in the old barn creaked as the wind whistled through its cracks.
- She stumbled over the cloff in the wooden floor, causing her to nearly fall.
- The ancient door had a rusty cloff that made it difficult to open.
- With a swift kick, he managed to loosen the stubborn cloff in the gate.
- The loose cloff in the staircase made it a hazard for anyone walking up or down.
- The hinges of the closet door needed oiling; otherwise, they would continue to cloff loudly.
- He inspected the fence, looking for any signs of wear or missing cloffs.
- As the storm intensified, the cloffs of the roof began to rattle ominously.
- With a steady hand, she hammered the loose cloff back into place on the wooden beam.
- The floorboards were uneven, with cloffs that could trip the unwary traveler.
FAQs About the word cloff
Formerly an allowance of two pounds in every three hundred weight after the tare and tret are subtracted; now used only in a general sense, of small deductions
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The cloff in the old barn creaked as the wind whistled through its cracks.
She stumbled over the cloff in the wooden floor, causing her to nearly fall.
The ancient door had a rusty cloff that made it difficult to open.
With a swift kick, he managed to loosen the stubborn cloff in the gate.
