towel
noun
an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping and drying something wet, as one for the hands, face, or body after washing or bathing.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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A few minutes later, I emerged from the shower, feeling slightly refreshed, and was toweling off as I headed into the adjoining kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2019