Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
noun the process of removing moisture from something
A1 I put my wet clothes on the drying rack.
A2 The drying of the paint will take a few hours.
B1 She hung the laundry out for drying in the sun.
B2 The drying process of the clay pottery is crucial for its durability.
C1 The industrial drying machine is used to speed up the process of drying textiles.
C2 The drying of the riverbed exposed ancient fossils that were previously hidden.
verb the action of removing moisture from something
A1 I am drying my clothes on the clothesline.
A2 She is drying her hair with a towel.
B1 The paint is drying on the canvas.
B2 The dishes are drying in the dish rack.
C1 The wet concrete is slowly drying in the sun.
C2 The freshly painted walls are drying quickly due to the warm weather.
formal The drying process must be carefully monitored to ensure proper moisture levels are reached.
informal I left the laundry out on the line for drying, hopefully it doesn't rain.
slang I'm just gonna toss these clothes in the dryer for a quick drying sesh.
figurative His tears were like a never-ending river, never fully drying up.
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