drying

/ˈdɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To lose moisture.
To remove moisture from.
To be thirsty.
To exhaust; to cause to run dry.
For an actor to forget his or her lines while performing.
The act of drying.
A method of food preservation by removing water.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bone-dry(English)tearless(English)sere(English)rainless(English)dry-eyed(English)milkless(English)juiceless(English)dry-shod(English)linseed(English)dryer(English)shrinkage(English)kiln(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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