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toweling

American

[tou-uh-ling, tou-ling] / ˈtaʊ ə lɪŋ, ˈtaʊ lɪŋ /

especially British, towelling

noun

a narrow fabric of cotton or linen, in plain, twill, or huck weave, used for hand towels or dishtowels.

Etymology

Origin of toweling

First recorded in 1575–85; towel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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After a thorough rinsing and before toweling them dry, I give my scallops a milk bath, letting them soak for as long as it takes to prep my ingredients.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024

Ruidiaz posted to his Instagram stories video of teammates toweling off.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024

Medvedev said he felt dizzy afterward and that both he and Rublev rubbed their faces raw by toweling off so frequently.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Now here we are again, toweling off from what the news reports say is the worst storm in at least 40 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

Under a square of toweling, placed there to keep insects out, the basin was full of still water.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

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