ALL meanings of throw in the towel
throw in the tow·el
T t - noun throw in the towel an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping and drying something wet, as one for the hands, face, or body after washing or bathing. 1
- verb with object throw in the towel to wipe or dry with a towel. 1
- idioms throw in the towel throw in the towel, Informal. to concede defeat; give up; yield: He vowed he would never throw in the towel. 1
- verbal expression throw in the towel give up, admit defeat 1
- noun throw in the towel (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second 0
- noun throw in the towel to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture 0
- noun throw in the towel to admit defeat 0