A2 a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet:
She came downstairs after her shower, wrapped in a towel.
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- Don't wipe your grubby hands on my clean towel!
- Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class.
- During the break between games, she had a drink of water and wiped the perspiration off her face and arms with a towel.
- She gave the dirty towel a quick rinse.
- I used a towel to rub the dog down after his bath.
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