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towel

[tou-uhl, toul] / ˈtaʊ əl, taʊl /


NOUN
napkin
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Dry the chickpeas like you mean it—roll them in a towel, let them sit a minute, roll again—because moisture is the enemy of blistering.

From Salon

Alijah Arenas sank into a folding chair, his face buried in a towel, his breathing heavy.

From Los Angeles Times

She then added some water for them to drink, and towels on the outside in case they managed to climb out the box.

From BBC

As she left the ice, fans held up orange towels with Sakamoto’s name.

From Los Angeles Times

Mom peeked out from the kitchen, drying her hands on a dish towel.

From Literature