ˈtauəl n. & v. --n. 1 a a
piece of rough-surfaced
absorbent cloth used
for drying
oneself or a
thing after washing. b absorbent
paper used for
this. c a cloth used for drying plates, dishes,
etc.; a
tea towel. 2
Brit. =
sanitary towel. --v. (towelled, towelling; US toweled, toweling) 1 tr. (often refl.)
wipe or
dry with a towel. 2 intr. wipe or dry oneself with a towel. 3 tr. sl.
thrash. øtowel-horse (or -rail) a
frame for
hanging towels
on. øøtowelling n. [ME f. OF toail(l)e f. Gmc]