toweling

We have found lemma(root) word of toweling : towel.

Definitions


[ˈtaʊ(ə)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry
(e.g: a bath towel)

- a sanitary towel


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French toaille, of Germanic origin. Sense 2 of the verb dates from the early 18th century; sense 1 from the mid 19th century


[ˈtaʊ(ə)l], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wipe or dry with a towel
(e.g: she towelled her hair dry)

- thrash or beat (someone)
(e.g: they've dragged her off the bus and towelled her up)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French toaille, of Germanic origin. Sense 2 of the verb dates from the early 18th century; sense 1 from the mid 19th century




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