'drip-dry' definitions:
Definition of 'drip-dry'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Treated so as to be easily or quickly washed and dried and requiring little or no ironing; "a wash-and-wear shirt" [syn: wash-and-wear, drip-dry]
adjective
Used of fabrics that do not require ironing; "drip-dry shirts for travel" [syn: drip-dry, permanent-press]
verb
Dry by hanging up wet
Definition of 'drip-dry'
From: GCIDE
- drip-dry \drip-dry\ adj.
- 1. treated so as to be easily or quickly washed and dried and requiring little or no ironing; -- of clothing.
- Syn: wash-and-wear. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. requiring no ironing; -- used of fabrics and clothing; as, drip-dry shirts for travel.
- Syn: permanent-press. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]