drip-dry
verb
drip-dried; drip-drying; drip-dries
: to dry with few or no wrinkles when hung wet
: to hang (something wet, such as wet clothing) to drip-dry
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Let the plants drip-dry before returning them to their regular spots.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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“Drip-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drip-dry. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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