towelling
/ˈtaʊəlɪŋ/
noun
- 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
- 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.