DRYING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 19 meanings of the word Drying.

Drying - as an adjective

Free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

Example: "Dry land"

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Lacking moisture or volatile components

Example: "Dry paint"

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Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

Example: "The dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers"

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Not producing milk

Example: "A dry cow"

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(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

Example: "A dry white burgundy"

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Without a mucous or watery discharge

Example: "A dry cough"

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Drying - as a noun

A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

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Drying - as an adjective satellite

Humorously sarcastic or mocking

Example: "Dry humor"

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Not shedding tears

Example: "Dry sobs"

Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

Example: "A dry book"

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Used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

Example: "Dry weight"

Unproductive especially of the expected results

Example: "A dry run"

Having no adornment or coloration

Example: "Dry facts"

(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

Example: "Dry toast"

Having a large proportion of strong liquor

Example: "A very dry martini is almost straight gin"

Lacking warmth or emotional involvement

Example: "A dry greeting"

Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

Example: "He's been dry for ten years"

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Drying - as a verb

Remove the moisture from and make dry

Example: "Dry clothes"

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Become dry or drier

Example: "The laundry dries in the sun"

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Example Sentences

"The drying clothes hung on the line."

"She used a drying towel to dry off her hair."

"The drying paint had a strong odor."

"I need to buy a new drying rack for my laundry."

"The drying process took longer than expected."

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Is DRYING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, drying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DRYING a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, drying is valid for Words With Friends

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DRYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

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DRYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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Anagrams of DRYING

Starts D Starts DR Starts DRY Starts DRYI

Ends G Ends NG Ends ING Ends YING

Starts D & ends G Starts DR & ends G Starts D & ends NG

Words containing DRYING Containing D,R,Y,I,N,G

A-Z Proximities

drydockdryer9dryers10dryest10drygoods drying dryings12dryish13dryland12drylot10drylots11

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