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drip-dry vs dry

dry vs drip-dry

drip-dry is not a noun while dry is a noun.

drip-dry and dry both are adjectives.

drip-dry and dry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drip-dry No Yes Yes No
dry Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, dry is a hypernym of drip-dry; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than drip-dry:
  • drip-dry: dry by hanging up wet
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
Other hypernyms of drip-dry include dry out.
drip-dry (noun) dry (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
drip-dry (adjective) dry (adjective)
used of fabrics that do not require ironing free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
treated so as to be easily or quickly washed and dried and requiring little or no ironing not producing milk
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
lacking moisture or volatile components
without a mucous or watery discharge
having a large proportion of strong liquor
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
drip-dry (verb) dry (verb)
dry by hanging up wet become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry
Difference between drip-dry and dry

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