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noun
An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; towelling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: terry, terrycloth
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile, toweling, towelling
History
terry (unknown origin) + cloth
Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.
