Word Finder - dries

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The process by which something is dried.

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This towel is still damp: I think it needs another dry.

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A prohibitionist (of alcoholic beverages).

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(with "the") The dry season.

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An area of waterless country.

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(UK politics) A radical or hard-line Conservative; especially, one who supported the policies of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s.

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To lose moisture.

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The clothes dried on the line.

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To remove moisture from.

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Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief.

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To be thirsty.

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To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

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

It forms a dark-violet precipitate which dries to a greyish-violet powder.

In course of time it dries up, leaving nothing but a brown scale adhering to the bottom or side of the cell.

The sun dries the window too fast and causes more streaks.

The acacias and the Rosaceae yield their gums most abundantly when sickly and in an abnormal state, caused by a fulness of sap in the young tissues, whereby the new cells are softened and finally disorganized; the cavities thus formed fill with liquid, which exudes, dries and constitutes the gum.

Glitter Spray dries very quickly and is permanent.

That which dries on the incisions in the tree is called " bola " or " burucha," and is said to be highly prized in New York.

Stannous sulphide, SnS, is obtained as a lead-grey mass by heating tin with sulphur, and as a brown precipitate by adding sulphuretted hydrogen to a stannous solution; this is soluble in ammonium polysulphide, and dries to a black powder.

On the llanos the dry season destroys the pasturage completely, dries up the small streams and lagoons, and compels many animals of semi-aquatic habits to aestivate.

Great care is necessary to prevent the heaps from becoming too hot, in which case the clay becomes baked into hard lumps of brick-like material which cannot be broken up. With careful management, however, the clay dries and bakes, becoming slowly converted into lumps which readily crumble into a fine powder, in which state it is spread over and worked into the land at the rate of 40 loads per acre.

Red clay is the deposit peculiar to the abysmal area; 70 carefully investigated samples collected by the " Challenger " came from an average depth of 2730 fathoms, 97 specimens collected by the " Tuscarora " came from an average depth of 2860 fathoms, and 26 samples obtained by the " Albatross " in the Central Pacific came from an average depth of 2620 fathoms. Red clay has not yet been found in depths less than 2200 fathoms. The main ingredient of the deposit is a stiff clay which is plastic when fresh, but dries to a stony hardness.

During the rainy season there is a considerable body of water in these channels, but owing partly to rapid evaporation and partly to the porous character of the soil the surface of the country dries rapidly.

The mushroom is a semi-deliquescent fungus which rapidly falls into putridity in decay, whilst the champignon dries up into a leathery substance in the sun, but speedily revives and takes its original form again after the first shower.

Its action upon turmeric is characteristic; a turmeric paper moistened with a solution of boric acid turns brown, the colour becoming much darker as the paper dries; while the addition of sodium or potassium hydroxide turns it almost black.

In dry-country grasses the blades are often folded on the midrib, or rolled up. The rolling is effected by bands of large wedge-shaped cells - motor-cells - between the nerves, the loss of turgescence by which, as the air dries, causes the blade to curl towards the face on which they occur.

The alternating wet and dry seasons are likewise to be found on the Pacific coastal plain, though this region is not entirely dry and vegetation never dries up as on the llanos.

At such moments Princess Mary would think how intellectual work dries men up.

It dries quickly and is mildew resistant and compact.

You could use a base color and then spray crackle on top after the first coat dries, or use any of the wonderful spray paints that make textures, colors and finishes that are all over the map.

Any blobs of glue will show through when it dries.

Once the glue dries, the puppet is ready for playtime.

Microfiber is a synthetic fiber that's easy to wash and dries quickly.

The acid dries out pimples, whiteheads and blackheads.

Whatever you do, don't use table salt, as this dries out the skin.

There are several reasons why skin dries out in the winter time.

Hylas, like Adonis and Hyacinthus, represents the fresh vegetation of spring, or the water of a fountain, which dries up under the heat of summer.

The fiber is made so it dries as fast as bamboo.

Additionally, the 100 percent polyamide material is one that dries fast.

Additionally, the material is light, dries quickly and has the exact right stretch that those who choose Quiksilver expect.

Even better, it dries quickly, so you can look like you're skinny-dipping while in the pool or ocean, but you're adequately clothed shortly after leaving the water.

No matter how quickly it dries, it's just not something you can get away with at a public pool that isn't for adults only.

This fabric is form-fitting, and it dries quickly too.

The XD Skin line dries faster, has a 2-hour water saturation time, releases water faster, has great stretch and is chlorine resistant.

It offers the all-important UPF 50 sun protection, dries fast, has a front line for better coverage and stays in place.

You will also use the stick to hang the candle from as it dries.

It's important to have several sources of income in case one dries up.

Most of the time, the leather will discolor at first, but after the spray dries, it should return to its original color.

Then when it dries, you can paint it and "hatch" it.

If your child makes a mistake, wipe the paint from the glass before it dries in order to start over.

You can also put the polish on as usual, then add a few drops of water to the shoe as needed when the polish dries; then buff.

Great for water play as it dries quickly and the hook-loop Velcro assures these shoes will stay on those active little feet.

To further your comfort while you're wearing the shoes, they are 100 percent waterproof and have a Neoprene lining that dries quickly even if when it does manage to get wet.

Since the paint dries quickly and the spray gun allows for detailed work, you can build up a design with shadow, nuance and detail.

There are a number of shirt styles for men, including this sleeveless tee, which is very breathable and dries quickly.

They are made from Breathe Weave, a lightweight, woven fabric that stretches and dries quickly, and feature the company's trademark slits in the calf to allow for optimum movement.

Mara pants feature a comfortable crossover waistband with a draw cord casing, a relaxed fit, and a polyester/spandex blend that wicks away moisture and dries quickly.

They are made of a material called Breathe Weave™, a lightweight, woven yet stretchable fabric that dries quickly.

For maximum comfort during your practice, make sure the fabric effectively wicks moisture and dries quickly.

Bamboo also dries very quickly and is hypoallergenic, making it perfect for a steamy yoga session.

As the water dries from the skin it draws out natural lipids which maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier and cause dryness.

It dries poorly in cold damp conditions, so external painting needs to be done between April and September.