towel off
B1 neutral mixed both
In simple words
use a towel to get dry
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
to dry yourself with a towel
"I toweled off quickly and got dressed."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
to dry another person, animal, or thing with a towel
"She toweled the dog off before letting him back inside."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common after bathing, swimming, or exercise. Can be used reflexively or with a direct object.
Commonly used with
body hair dog baby hands sweat
Forms
Base
towel off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
towels off
he/she/it
Past simple
toweled off
yesterday
Past participle
toweled off
have + pp
-ing form
toweling off
continuous
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