roller towel

a long towel sewed together at the ends and hung on a roller.

Origin of roller towel

First recorded in 1835–45

It was only half-past six, but many had been before me,—one glance at the roller-towel told me that.

The Virginian |Owen Wister
Louise found him at the roller-towel, after his emblematic ablutions.

The Quality of Mercy |W. D. Howells
Wife's at the roller-towel now, and she 'll be here in a minute.

Sonny, A Christmas Guest |Ruth McEnery Stuart
He sluiced his face with cold water at the sink, and slush-slushed his head in a roller-towel, talking the while.

Just Around the Corner |Fannie Hurst

Patience dried her hands upon the roller-towel, and took Jane into the best parlour, the one less frequently used.

Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles |Mrs. Henry Wood

roller towel

a towel with the two ends sewn together, hung on a roller

a continuous towel wound inside a roller enabling a clean section to be pulled out when required