Tumble Dry (Verb)
Meaning
Dry by spinning with hot air inside a cylinder; "These fabrics are delicate and cannot be tumbled dry".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The care label warns not to tumble dry this sensitive sweater as it might shrink.
- Most fabrics can be safely tumble dried, but silk should be air dried.
- It's essential to read the instructions before you tumble dry your clothes to avoid damage.
- The hotel's laundry room allows you to tumble dry towels, but not clothes.
- Please check the material before deciding whether to tumble dry this item or hang it out to dry.