towel

/ˈtaʊəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of cloth for drying the body after bathing, or for wiping up spills and cleaning surfaces

“She hung her towel on the rack to dry.”

2. verb

to dry or wipe with a towel

“Towel the sweat off your forehead after a workout.”

3. verb

to absorb or soak up with a towel

“Towel up the spill on the floor with a cloth.”

Synonyms

  • cloth
  • rag

Antonyms

  • mop
  • sponge