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Bolt (cloth)

Bolt cloth is a type of fabric that is sold in big rolls, like a big tube of cloth that is all wrapped up. It's called a "bolt" because it looks like a bolt of lightning on the roll. When you see a bolt cloth in a store, it's usually all rolled up and you can see the different colors and patterns on the outside of the roll.

When you want to buy some of the cloth, you can either ask the store worker to cut off a section for you, or you can buy the whole roll if you want a lot. Once you have your piece of bolt cloth, you can use it to make all sorts of things, like clothes, blankets, pillow cases, and more!

Bolt cloth comes in different types, like cotton, polyester, and silk. Cotton is soft and comfortable, polyester is more durable and easy to care for, and silk is shiny and luxurious. Each type has its own properties that make it good for different things.

In summary, bolt cloth is a big roll of fabric that you can buy in a store and use to make lots of fun things!
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