hand towel
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a small towel used to dry the hands or face
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