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towels
We have found lemma(root) word of towels : 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
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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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