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towel

/taʊl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large piece of fabric, usually made of cotton, terry cloth, or other absorbent materials, used for drying bodies, especially after bathing.

    - "After taking a shower, I wrap myself in a towel."
    - "Please hand me a towel to dry off."
    - "The towel absorbed the water from my wet body."
  • verb

    To dry (someone or something) with a towel.

    - "I will towel off the car before washing it."
    - "He toweled his son dry after swimming."
    - "Can you towel down the gym floor?"
Pronunciation
  1. /taʊl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9028869"
  2. /taʊl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=519873"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with towel
bowl , goal , pole , role
Variants
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towel , towels , toweled , toweling , towelled , towelling , towel bar , towel rack , towel rail , beach towel , roller towel , roller towels , tea towel , tea towels , Turkish towel , Turkish towels , dish towel
Etymology
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Old English togeol, from togian ‘to wipe’. Related to tow.

Trivia
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  1. Towels were originally made from animal hides or plant fibers.

  2. The world record for the largest towel measures 14.18 meters (46 feet 6 inches) in diameter.

  3. In ancient Egypt, towels were made from linen and used for mummification.

  4. The term 'towel' comes from the Old English word 'togeol', which means 'to wipe'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bath towel: A large, absorbent towel used after bathing or showering.

  2. Hand towel: A smaller towel used for drying hands or faces.

  3. Beach towel: A large, absorbent towel used for sunbathing or drying off after swimming.

Culture
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In various cultures, towels are considered essential items for personal hygiene and cleanliness. They have been depicted in art, literature, and music, symbolizing comfort, relaxation, and even luxury.

How to Memorize "towel"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, fluffy towel.
    - Visualize yourself wrapping a towel around your body after a shower.
    - Picture someone drying off with a towel.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'towel' with the sensation of being dry and comfortable.
    - Connect the word 'towel' with the image of a bath or shower.
    - Link the word 'towel' with the sound of water being absorbed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'towel': 'The towel absorbed the water from my wet feet.'
    - Remember the acronym: 'Towels are used to Wipe And Leave Everyone Dry.'
    - Create a visual image of a towel: 'Thick, fluffy, and white.'

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