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drip-dry

/ˈdrɪp.draɪ/

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adjective

/ˈdrɪp.draɪ/C1formal
  • ruОписывает ткань или одежду, которая не требует глажки после стирки и сушки, обычно путем развешивания для стекания воды.

Describes a fabric or garment that does not require ironing after washing and drying, typically by hanging it up to drip.

  1. Fabric requiring no ironingB2formal

    Treated so that the fabric can be washed and hung to dry without needing ironing.

    ruНе требующий глажки

    • She bought a drip-dry shirt for her business trip.
    • These drip-dry curtains are very convenient for busy people.
    • The label says the dress is drip-dry, so no ironing is needed.

    Synonymspermanent presswrinkle-resistant

  2. Easy-care fabricB2formal

    Used to describe fabrics that do not require ironing after washing and drying.

    ruНе требующий глажки

    • Drip-dry materials are popular for travel clothing.
    • He prefers drip-dry suits for his overseas assignments.
    • The store sells a range of drip-dry tablecloths.

    Synonymspermanent presswrinkle-resistant

Forms
  • more drip-dry comparative form
  • most drip-dry superlative form

verb

/ˈdrɪp ˌdraɪ/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания процесса сушки одежды после развешивания в мокром виде, обычно без выжимания или использования машины.

A verb used to describe the process of allowing a garment to dry after being hung up while still wet, typically without wringing or using a machine.

  1. Dry by hanging up wetB2informal

    To allow a garment to dry by hanging it up while wet, without wringing or using a machine.

    ruСушить без отжима

    • She prefers to drip-dry her silk blouses to avoid damage.
    • After washing, just drip-dry the shirt on a hanger.
    • The label says to drip-dry this sweater to maintain its shape.

    Synonymsair-dry

Forms
  • drip-dried past participle
  • drip-dried past simple
  • drip-drying present participle
  • drip-dries third person singular