terry cloth

/ˌtɛri klɔθ/
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Definitions of terry cloth
  1. noun
    a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
    synonyms: terry, terrycloth
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    type of:
    cloth, fabric, material, textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    toweling, towelling
    any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
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