terrycloth
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Terrycloth — Terrycloth, terry cloth, terry towelling, terry, or simply towelling is a fabric with loops that can absorb large amounts of water. It can be manufactured by weaving or knitting, with weaving on a dobby loom the predominant commercial method,… … Wikipedia
terrycloth — ter|ry|cloth [ˈteriklɔθ US klo:θ] n also ter|ry [ˈteri][U] [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: terry terrycloth (18 21 centuries) (perhaps from French tiré, past participle of tirer to pull ) + cloth] a type of thick cotton cloth with uncut threads on both … Dictionary of contemporary English
terrycloth — ter|ry|cloth [ teri,klaθ ] or ter|ry [ teri ] noun uncount a thick cotton cloth used especially for making TOWELS: a terry bathrobe … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
terrycloth — also ter.ry noun (U) a type of thick cotton cloth with uncut threads on both sides, used to make towels, bath mats etc … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
terrycloth — noun a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑terry, ↑terry cloth • Hypernyms: ↑fabric, ↑cloth, ↑material, ↑textile, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Towel — For the surname, see Towell. A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using a blotting or a rubbing motion. Common household textile towels are made from cotton,… … Wikipedia
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