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kitchen towel

noun

Definition of kitchen towel

1 British : soft paper that is used for cleaning, wiping up liquid, etc. : paper towel
2 : a usually flat-weave, lint-free towel for use in a kitchen, as for drying washed dishes

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kitchen play

  1. : a place (such as a room) with cooking facilities

  2. : the personnel that prepares, cooks, and serves food

  3. : cuisine

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towel play

  1. : an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping or drying

  1. : to rub or dry (something, such as the body) with a towel

  2. : to use a towel to dry oneself

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