nounπShareThe process by which something is dried."This towel is still damp: I think it needs another dry."processnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prohibitionist (of alcoholic beverages)."My grandmother, one of the old dries, always disapproved of my father having a beer with dinner. "politicsgovernmentsocietyattitudedrinkpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") The dry season.""Farmers worry about their crops during the dries because there is little or no rain." "weathertimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area of waterless country."The explorers crossed the dries, searching for signs of life. "geographyenvironmentareanatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(UK politics) A radical or hard-line Conservative; especially, one who supported the policies of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s."During the political debate, the older journalist referred to the younger Conservative MP as one of the last true "Dries," implying he still held very firm, Thatcherite views. "politicsgovernmentnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lose moisture."The clothes dried on the line."weathernatureenvironmentscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove moisture from."Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief."processactionweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be thirsty."After running a marathon, he dries for water. "physiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhaust; to cause to run dry."The summer heat dries the well, leaving us with no water. "environmentnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFor an actor to forget his or her lines while performing."During the school play, the young actor nervously dries in the middle of his important speech. "entertainmentstagelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
