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drying

/ˈdɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb

To lose moisture.

Examples :

"The clothes dried on the line."

weather nature process environment

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verb

To remove moisture from.

Examples :

"Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief."

process science

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verb

Examples :

"After running the marathon, I was absolutely drying and needed a big glass of water. "

physiology sensation

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verb

To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

Examples :

"The intense summer heat was drying the well, making it harder to get water. "

process action energy function

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verb

For an actor to forget his or her lines while performing.

Examples :

""The actor was so nervous on opening night that he started drying mid-scene, forgetting all his lines." "

entertainment stage literature communication job

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noun

The act of drying.

Examples :

"After washing the dishes, the drying took only a few minutes. "

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noun

A method of food preservation by removing water.

Examples :

"My grandmother uses drying as a way to preserve fruits like apples and apricots from her garden. "