towel synonyms

towel

n.

wiper, drier, absorbent paper, sheet, toweling, napkin, cloth, rag*.

Kinds of towels include: linen, cotton, huckaback, terry, guest, face, Turkish, hand, fingertip, beach, bath sheet, bath, kitchen, dish, tea, paper, napkin.

throw in the towel*

admit defeat, give in, surrender; see yield 3.

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