dry [drai]
n.
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
v.
1.remove the moisture from and make dry
dry clothes dry hair
2.become dry or drier
The laundry dries in the sun
adj.
1.free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
dry land dry clothes a dry climate dry splintery boards a dry river bed the paint is dry
2.humorously sarcastic or mocking
dry humor
3.lacking moisture or volatile components
dry paint
4.opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers a dry state
5.not producing milk
a dry cow
6.(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
a dry white burgundy a dry Bordeaux
7.without a mucous or watery discharge
a dry cough that rare thing in the wintertime a small child with a dry nose
8.not shedding tears
dry sobs with dry eyes
9.lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
a dry book a dry lecture filled with trivial details
10.used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
dry weight
11.unproductive especially of the expected results
a dry run a mind dry of new ideas
12.having no adornment or coloration
dry facts rattled off the facts in a dry mechanical manner
13.(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
dry toast dry meat
14.having a large proportion of strong liquor
a very dry martini is almost straight gin
15.lacking warmth or emotional involvement
a dry greeting a dry reading of the lines a dry critique
16.practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
he's been dry for ten years
