towelling

/ˈtaʊəlɪŋ/
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of toweling: a soft, absorbent fabric used for making towels.
    • The shop sells cotton towelling in various colors.
    • She used thick towelling to make a set of hand towels.
    • Towelling is popular for bathrobes because it dries quickly.
verb
  1. Present participle of towel (British spelling): drying or wiping with a towel.
    • He was towelling his face after the run.
    • The athlete was towelling off sweat before the interview.
    • She spent a minute towelling the baby dry.
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