terry
nounnouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈtɛɹi//
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.
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.
- 2
datedAny makeshift cloth nappy folded from a large piece of absorbent fabric and held in place by a nappy pin or nappy fastener; a flat nappy.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly French tiré (“drawn out”), past participle of tirer (“to draw out”).
noun
- 1
A terrorist
Etymology
Contraction of terrorist.
Forms
- plural
- terries
Terror · The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.terrorism · The use of unlawful violence against people or property to…terrorist · A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or…
terry · 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.
Terry · A surname originating as a patronymic from the medieval…tesla · In the International System of Units, the derived unit of…Tesla · A surname from Serbo-Croatian.