jack towel

noun

1. a long towel with the ends sewed together, for hanging on a roller.

jack towel

noun

1. See roller towel
   another name for roller towel

Word History and Origins

Origin of jack towel¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Here's a sink, with the water laid on, Sir, and a clean jack towel behind the door.'

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“Right Bob,” replied his father, rising from his knees and throwing the jack-towel at him.

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A cake of yellow soap and a jack-towel were provided, and taking off my jacket and waistcoat, I enjoyed a thoroughly good wash.

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The plate, knife, and fork were washed in the wash-hand basin and wiped with the office jack-towel.

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Paul nodded, and went off to the sink and the jack-towel, wondering a little.

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