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dryer - What does it mean?

Definition of 'dryer'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

* drier

Etymology 1

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.
  • An electric hair dryer.
  • Any other device, household or industrial, designed to remove water, or humidity.
  • Synonyms
    * (household appliance for drying clothing) clothes dryer * (hair dryer)
    Hyponyms
    * (other drying device) dehumidifier

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (US)
  • Similar to 'dryer'

    drawer, drier, dearer, dourer, drear, darer, direr