Definition of Tumble dry

1. Verb. Dry by spinning with hot air inside a cylinder. "These fabrics are delicate and cannot be tumbled dry"

Generic synonyms: Dry, Dry Out

Definition of Tumble dry

1. Verb. To make or become dry by rolling about in the heated rotating drum of a clothes dryer ¹

2. Verb. To dry by spinning with hot air inside a cylinder. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tumble Dry

tum-tum
tum-tums
tum tum
tum tums
tumbao
tumbaos
tumble-down
tumble-dry
tumble-dryer
tumble down
tumble drier
tumble driers
tumble dry (current term)
tumble dryer
tumble dryers
tumble to
tumblebug
tumblebugs
tumbled
tumbledown
tumbledung
tumbledungs
tumblehome
tumblehomes
tumbler
tumbler pigeon

Literary usage of Tumble dry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Shoemaker's Best Selections for Readings and Recitations by Jacob W. Shoemaker, R. W. Shoemaker, C. C. Shoemaker (1906)
"When she handed it back to Susy she says : ' Thanks, I was tumble dry.' I tell you it's a great advantage to know how to act when one is out in ..."

2. Best Things from Best Authors (1906)
"When she handed it back to Susy she nays : ' Thanks, I was tumble dry.' I tell you it's a great advantage to know how to art when one is out in ..."

3. Authentic Reading Practice Grades 1-3by Jo Ellen Moore by Jo Ellen Moore (2001)
"... s 100% Cotton Made in the USA Machine Wash Warm Gentle Cycle tumble dry Remove promptly Wash dark colors separately ..."

4. World Directory of Restrictions and Requirements Affecting Textile and (1991)
"Care information must be appropriate and should cover cleaning, warning against inappropriate treatment (eg do not bleach or tumble dry). ..."

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