hand towel

Thân thiện

A person dries their hands with a clean hand towel.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small towel used for drying the hands or face: A hand towel is a piece of absorbent fabric, typically smaller than a bath towel, designed for drying one's hands or face after washing.

Usage

• A hand towel is commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens, hung on a towel ring or bar for convenient access after handwashing.
• It is distinct from larger bath towels or washcloths due to its specific size and purpose.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please use the hand towel to dry your hands.
  • She wiped her face with a clean hand towel.
  • The hotel provided fresh hand towels next to the sink.

Advanced Usage

• "To hang a hand towel": To place a hand towel on a hook or bar for use.
  • He neatly hung the hand towel back on the ring.

Variants and Related Words

• Towel (n): A general term for a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying.
• Washcloth (n): A small square cloth, typically used with soap for washing the body, not primarily for drying.
• Bath towel (n): A large towel used for drying the body after bathing.

Synonyms

• Handkerchief (n, in some contexts): A square of cloth for wiping the face or nose, though not typically used for drying wet hands.
• Drying towel: A more descriptive term for a towel used for drying.

Related Phrases

• Paper towel (n): A disposable absorbent towel made of paper, often used for similar purposes in public restrooms or kitchens.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small towel used to dry the hands or face

Từ đồng nghĩa

• face towel