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THROW IN THE TOWEL

\θɹˈə͡ʊ ɪnðə tˈa͡ʊə͡l], \θɹˈə‍ʊ ɪnðə tˈa‍ʊə‍l], \θ_ɹ_ˈəʊ ɪ_n_ð_ə t_ˈaʊ_əl]\

Definitions of THROW IN THE TOWEL

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database

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give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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