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What does terry mean?

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Noun
  1. A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.
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If the design curls when it's dry, press the design from the wrong side on a thick terry cloth towel, using a warm iron.
I'm going to be offering home trials in the new nappies which aren't like the old terry towelling squares with pins.
I kept silent as I finally found a sea green terry washcloth, walked over to the sink, and dampened it with cold water.
Cotton towels come in many textures and weaves ranging from the common terry cloth to the more complex jacquard.
This mid-weight pullover is made of French terry cotton, making it soft and durable.
Walking out of the bathroom, Siobhan wrapped her white terry cloth robe around her body and picked a book off the shelf.

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