towelling
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Far from haggling, the man who sold me a towelling gown patiently explained that his prices were fixed, and that even this robe, the biggest in his shop, would not be sufficient to cover me.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 2, 2018
And so today Rangers will head to Celtic Park, fearing an almighty towelling.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 12, 2017
It is modern, covers 800 acres, employs 14,000 and produces a steady 90 tonnes of towelling a day.
From Economist ● Jul. 9, 2015
And yet I cherish my years of terrible towelling.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 2, 2015
Mack came back dabbing at his mouth with wet towelling.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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