Main Difference
The main difference between Washcloth and Towel is that the Washcloth is a a cloth which is used to dry something and Towel is a cloth which is used to dry something.
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Washcloth
A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping a body or a surface. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using a blotting or a rubbing motion.
In households, several types of fabric towels are used, including hand towels, bath towels and kitchen towels. In warm climates, people may also use beach towels. Paper towels are provided in commercial or office bathrooms for users to dry their hands. Paper towels are also used in households for a range of wiping, cleaning and drying tasks.
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Towel
A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping a body or a surface. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using a blotting or a rubbing motion.
In households, several types of fabric towels are used, including hand towels, bath towels and kitchen towels. In warm climates, people may also use beach towels. Paper towels are provided in commercial or office bathrooms for users to dry their hands. Paper towels are also used in households for a range of wiping, cleaning and drying tasks.
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Washcloth (noun)
A small cloth used to wash the face and body.
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Towel (noun)
A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, as a person after a bath.
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Towel (verb)
To hit with a towel.
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Towel (verb)
To dry by using a towel.
“He got out of the shower and toweled himself dry.”
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Towel (verb)
To block up (a door, etc.) with a towel, to conceal the fumes of a recreational drug.
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Towel (verb)
To beat with a stick.
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Towel (noun)
a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry
“a paper towel”
“a bath towel”
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Towel (noun)
a sanitary towel.
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Towel (verb)
wipe or dry with a towel
“she towelled her hair dry”
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Towel (verb)
thrash or beat (someone)
“they’ve dragged her off the bus and towelled her up”