dishtowel
Cloth for plates
A dishtowel is a cloth for drying dishes, glasses, and cookware after washing.
In the kitchen it also serves for wiping hands, handling hot pans, or covering rising dough.
British English prefers tea towel.
Flax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- terryclothLooped absorbent fabric
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- hemmedFinished a garment's edge
woven · fabric · thread · fiber · striped · checkered · monogrammed · embroidered
Moisture removal process
- wipingRubbing to clean
- thirstyNeeding hydration
- soakSaturate with liquid
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
dab · pat · blot · sop · moisture · dampness · drip-dry · air-dry
Food preparation room
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- choresRoutine household tasks
- homemakingManaging domestic life
- tidyingMaking spaces orderly
apron · laundry · washing · hanging · folding · drawer · hook · everyday
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- wipingRubbing to clean
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
rinse · stains · soap · suds · countertop · splatter · spills · grease
Drinking containers of silica
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
- pansCriticizes severely
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- utensilsTools for eating
cookware · draining · sink · countertop · washing-up · trivet · oven · bread-basket
linen
Flax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- terryclothLooped absorbent fabric
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
hemmed · woven · fabric · thread · fiber · striped · checkered · monogrammed · embroidered · gingham
drying
Moisture removal process
wicking · dab · pat · blot · sop · moisture · dampness · drip-dry · air-dry · terrycloth
kitchen
Food preparation room
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- choresRoutine household tasks
- homemakingManaging domestic life
tidying · apron · laundry · washing · hanging · folding · drawer · hook · everyday · reusable
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- wipingRubbing to clean
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
degreasing · rinse · stains · soap · suds · countertop · splatter · spills · grease · grime
glassware
Drinking containers of silica
utensils · cookware · draining · sink · countertop · washing-up · trivet · oven · bread-basket