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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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Synonyms

dry off rub dry pat dry wipe dry towel down

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