toweling

/ˈtaʊ(ə)lɪŋ/
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Other forms: towelings

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