Definition of "terry" []

• One of the uncut loops that form the pile of a fabric. (noun)
• A pile fabric, usually woven of cotton, with uncut loops on both sides, used for bath towels and robes. Also called terry cloth. (noun)

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• "Inside, between layers of bubble wrap and a profusion of styrofoam peanuts, was a small object wrapped in terry cloth."
• "I've ridden many times since never again, however, bareback and never again in short terry-cloth shorts, and had a great many adventures, but I've never again captured that exact feeling, that feeling of tossing yourself like a leaf into the wind to be flung and spun about, knowing that however hard you land it will feel like a flutter."
• "Updated: Boat accident kills 2 on Branched Oak Boat accident kills 2 on Branched Oak UNL's 'Climate Guy' to Help out Cable Guy Don Walton: democrats tag terry on military Effort to recall Neb. county sheriff fails"