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dry-clean Definition

dry·-clean (drī′klēn′)

transitive verb

to clean (garments, fabrics, etc.) with some solvent other than water, as naphtha or carbon tetrachloride

dry-clean Related Forms

dry cleaner noun

dry-clean Usage Examples

Object

  • bill: George Bush Jnr was also contemptuous of the way in which Bill Clinton had used foreign affairs to distract attention from dry-cleaning bills.
  • service: The hotel facilities include easy parking and garage, lounge, photocopying, ironing facilities, dry-cleaning services, and snacks.
  • bag: Warning: under no circumstances dry-clean any sleeping bag.
  • work: After the course Isabella will steam and dry-clean work which will be posted back to students.

Modifying Another Word

only: First, of course, is the option of reducing the amount of " dry-clean only " clothing you buy.