Definition (noun) a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
Definition (verb) remove the moisture from and make dry
Definition (verb) become dry or drier
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The laundry dries in the sun
Definition (adj) free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
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dry land
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dry clothes
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a dry climate
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dry splintery boards
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a dry river bed
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the paint is dry
Definition (adj) humorously sarcastic or mocking
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dry humor
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an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
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an ironic novel
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an ironical smile
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with a wry Scottish wit
Definition (adj) lacking moisture or volatile components
Definition (adj) opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
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the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers
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a dry state
Definition (adj) not producing milk
Definition (adj) (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
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a dry white burgundy
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a dry Bordeaux
Definition (adj) without a mucous or watery discharge
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a dry cough
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that rare thing in the wintertime; a small child with a dry nose
Definition (adj) not shedding tears
Definition (adj) lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
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a dry book
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a dry lecture filled with trivial details
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dull and juiceless as only book knowledge can be when it is unrelated to...life
Definition (adj) used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
Definition (adj) unproductive especially of the expected results
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a dry run
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a mind dry of new ideas
Definition (adj) having no adornment or coloration
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dry facts
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rattled off the facts in a dry mechanical manner
Definition (adj) (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
Definition (adj) having a large proportion of strong liquor
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a very dry martini is almost straight gin
Definition (adj) lacking warmth or emotional involvement
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a dry greeting
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a dry reading of the lines
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a dry critique
Definition (adj) practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
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he's been dry for ten years
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no thank you; I happen to be teetotal