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towel

tow·el

towel

 
 
pronunciation:
taU l [or] taUl
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a piece or length of soft cloth or paper used to wipe or dry the face, body, dishes, or other things.
 
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part of speech: verb
inflections: towels, toweling, toweled
definition: to rub, wipe, or dry with a towel (usually followed by "off").
I toweled off the dog after his bath.
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  face, hygiene