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| dishtowel |
a towel used to dry dishes. |
| napkin |
a small towel or cloth. [1/4 definitions] |
| paper towel |
a small sheet of absorbent paper used primarily in the kitchen as a towel for wiping surfaces, cleaning up spills, and the like. |
| tea towel |
(chiefly British) a small towel used in the kitchen primarily for drying dishes. |
| towel |
to rub, wipe, or dry with a towel. [1/2 definitions] |
| towelette |
a small, moist paper towel used for cleansing esp. the hands and face. |
| Turkish towel |
a thick cotton towel with a nap of uncut pile. |
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