towel
Pronunciación: [ˈtaʊəl]
Palabra
Contexto: «everyday objects»
(noun) a piece of cloth used to dry your body or to clean things. After you wash your hands, you use a towel to get them dry.
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I used a soft towel to dry my hair after the shower.
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I couldn't find a towel, so I had to air dry my hands.
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Can you pass me a towel after I wash my face?
Contexto: «sports»
(noun) a cloth used to wipe sweat from your face while exercising. Athletes often keep a towel handy to stay dry during their workouts.
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She carried a towel to the gym to wipe her face while lifting weights.
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He forgot his towel at home and was uncomfortable while running.
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Do you have a towel that I can borrow for my workout?
Contexto: «sports»
(verb) to give up a match or game by throwing in a towel, which shows that you don't want to continue. It's like saying you accept that you can't win.
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After struggling for hours, he decided to towel and accept his loss.
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She never towels, even when the game gets really tough.
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How do you know when it's time to towel during a game?
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