drying
word · lemma: dry
Definition
The process of making something dry or removing moisture from it, such as clothes or hair. It can also refer to something becoming dry naturally.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as a noun (the drying of clothes) or as the present participle/gerund (drying hair). Used for both natural and artificial processes. Collocates with 'air drying,' 'drying machine,' and 'drying process.' Do not confuse with 'dry' (adjective or infinitive verb).
Spanish: secado - secándosePortuguese (BR): secagem - secandoPortuguese (PT): secagem - a secarChinese (Simplified): 晾干 - 干燥Chinese (Traditional): 晾乾 - 乾燥Hindi: सूखना - सुखानाArabic: تجفيفBengali: শুকানোRussian: сушкаJapanese: 乾燥Vietnamese: sự làm khô - việc phơi khôKorean: 건조Turkish: kurutmaUrdu: خشک کرناIndonesian: pengeringan
Example Sentences
The drying of clothes takes longer in winter.
basic
She is drying her hair with a towel.
basic
The paint is still drying on the wall.
basic
If you leave the door open, the drying will go faster.
natural
There’s a special room for drying shoes here.
natural
Don’t touch the cookies yet—they’re still drying.
natural