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drip-dry

/ˈdrɪp.draɪ/

Traducción: Describe una tela o prenda que no necesita planchado después de lavarse y secarse, normalmente colgándola para que escurra el agua., Verbo que se refiere a secar la ropa colgándola mojada, generalmente sin escurrirla ni usar una secadora; también se usa como adjetivo para prendas que se secan de este modo sin necesidad de planchado.

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adjective

/ˈdrɪp.draɪ/C1formal
  • esDescribe una tela o prenda que no necesita planchado después de lavarse y secarse, normalmente colgándola para que escurra el agua.

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.

    estejido que no necesita planchado

    • 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.

    Sinónimospermanent presswrinkle-resistant

  2. Easy-care fabricB2formal

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

    estejido de fácil cuidado

    • 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.

    Sinónimospermanent presswrinkle-resistant

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

verb

/ˈdrɪp ˌdraɪ/B2formal
  • esVerbo que se refiere a secar la ropa colgándola mojada, generalmente sin escurrirla ni usar una secadora; también se usa como adjetivo para prendas que se secan de este modo sin necesidad de planchado.

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.

    esSecar al aire colgando

    • 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.

    Sinónimosair-dry

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