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Definition of toweling

toweling

/ˈtaʊ.əl.ɪŋ/
(UK: towelling)
tow · el · ing
Plural:towelings
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Past Simple:toweled
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Past Participle:toweled
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Present Participle:toweling
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toweling Lexical Profile

toweling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American Absorbent woven fabric, such as terry cloth or linen, used for making towels, bathrobes, and beachwear.

Example

"She bought several yards of cotton toweling to sew reusable kitchen cloths."

2

American The act of rubbing or drying something with a towel.

Example

"After a brisk toweling, the wet dog happily curled up by the fireplace."

3

British A severe beating, thrashing, or decisive defeat (typically spelled "towelling" in British English).

Example

"The visiting team received a thorough toweling in the championship final."

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• verb

1

American To wipe, rub, or dry oneself or something with a towel (present participle of towel).

Example

"He stood on the deck toweling his hair dry after the morning swim."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "toweling" in American English and "towelling" in British English.

• Rhymes for toweling

• Nearby Words

towboat
towel
towelette
toweling
tower
tower falls
towering

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toweling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toweling
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