towelling
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A jingle of keys emerged, then some coins, and finally, a crumpled sheet of paper towelling.
From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2019
Far from haggling, the man who sold me a towelling gown patiently explained that his prices were fixed, and that even this robe, the biggest in his shop, would not be sufficient to cover me.
From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2018
And so today Rangers will head to Celtic Park, fearing an almighty towelling.
From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2017
He grabs the towelling barmat on the table.
From The Guardian • Mar. 26, 2016
“But I am not a fortune-teller,” he said, letting his head drop into a festoon of towel, and towelling away at his two ears.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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