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towel

1. tow.el \'tau.(-*)l\ n [ME towaille, fr. OF toaille, of Gmc origin; akin 
   to OHG dwahila] towel; akin to OHG dwahan to wash, OPruss twaxtan bath 
   cloth : an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping or drying 
2. towel vb or tow.eled or tow.elled;  or tow.el.ing;  or tow.el.ling : to 
   rub or dry with a towel  : to use a towel