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English noun: towel

1. towel (artifact) a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping


Broader (hypernym)piece of cloth, piece of material


Narrower (hyponym)bath towel, beach towel, dish towel, dishtowel, face towel, hand towel, paper towel, roller towel, tea towel


English verb: towel

1. towel (contact) wipe with a towel


SamplesTowel your hair dry.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)pass over, wipe









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