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paper towel

noun
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1 [countable] a thick sheet of paper that you use to dry your hands or to absorb water2 [uncountable] (North American English) (British English kitchen paper, kitchen roll, kitchen towel) thick paper on a roll, used for cleaning up liquid, food, etc.