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