roller towel

American  

noun

1. a long towel sewed together at the ends and hung on a roller.

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roller towel British  

noun

1. a towel with the two ends sewn together, hung on a roller

2. a continuous towel wound inside a roller enabling a clean section to be pulled out when required

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Etymology

Origin of roller towel

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

“So avoid persons having colds – which means avoiding crowds – common drinking cups, roller towels, etc.”

From The Guardian

Then he walked to the sink and washed his hands and dried them on the roller towel.

From Literature

She just had time hurriedly to dry her hands on the roller towel when they appeared.

From Project Gutenberg

I know there are some Dickson county farmhouses which do not have such roller towels.

From Project Gutenberg

It was Dr. Crumbine who started the first agitation against the common drinking cup, the roller towel, etc., and he succeeded in having a law passed by the State Legislature in Kansas abolishing these.

From Project Gutenberg