English Words Starting With D

• dry lot

  nounLow (Specialized)
  /ˌdraɪ ˈlɒt/A fenced outdoor area for livestock, typically horses, that lacks natural pasture or significant vegetation and is used for containment, exercise, or feeding.
• dry martini

  nounC1
  /ˌdraɪ mɑːˈtiːni/A cocktail made with gin and dry vermouth, typically garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
• dry measure

  nounC1
  /ˌdraɪ ˈmeʒə/A unit or system for measuring the volume of dry commodities (e.g., grains, fruits, powders) rather than liquids or weight.
• dry milk

  nounB2
  /ˌdraɪ ˈmɪlk/Milk that has had the water removed, resulting in a powder that can be reconstituted.
• dry mop

  nounLow
  /ˌdraɪ ˈmɒp/A floor-cleaning tool consisting of a flat head with a removable, dry cloth or disposable sheet, used to collect dust and debris without liquid.
• dry mounting

  nounVery low
  /draɪ ˈmaʊntɪŋ/A photographic and print finishing technique where a print or photograph is permanently adhered to a rigid backing board without the use of a wet adhesive or moisture.
• dry nurse

  nounverbLow
  /ˌdraɪ ˈnɜːs/A nurse who cares for a child but does not breastfeed it.
• dry offset

  nounLow/Very Low
  /ˌdraɪ ˈɒf.set/A printing process combining aspects of offset printing and dry lithography, where ink is transferred from a relief plate to a rubber blanket and then to the paper, without using water.
• dry out

  verbHigh
  /ˌdraɪ ˈaʊt/To become completely dry or to cause something to become completely dry after being wet.
• dry plate

  nounRare
  /ˌdraɪ ˈpleɪt/A photographic plate coated with a light-sensitive emulsion that is dried before use, not requiring the user to handle chemicals.
• dry point

  nounC2
  /ˌdraɪ ˈpɔɪnt/An intaglio printmaking technique where a sharp needle scratches a design directly into a metal plate without acid.
• dry powder

  nounC1
  /ˌdraɪ ˈpaʊdə(r)/A financial term describing capital that is readily available for investment but is currently held as cash or liquid assets.
• dry puddling

  nounVery Low / Technical-Historical
  /ˌdraɪ ˈpʌd.lɪŋ/A now-obsolete historical process in iron manufacturing where pig iron is converted into wrought iron by stirring it in a furnace in the absence of a molten bath, oxidizing impurities.
• dry riser

  nounLow
  /ˌdraɪ ˈraɪzə(r)/A vertical pipe in a building that is normally empty but can be connected to a fire engine's water supply to provide water for firefighting on upper floors.
• dry rot

  nounLow
  /ˌdraɪ ˈrɒt/A type of fungal decay in wood that occurs in poorly ventilated conditions, causing timber to become brittle and crumble into powder.
• dry rot fungus

  nounLow frequency, specialised.
  /ˌdraɪ ˈrɒt ˈfʌŋɡəs/A type of fungus (notably Serpula lacrymans) that destroys timber by consuming its cellulose, typically in damp, poorly ventilated conditions, leaving it dry, brittle, and crumbly.
• dry run

  nounB2
  /ˌdraɪ ˈrʌn/A rehearsal or practice of a procedure, event, or performance before the actual one, conducted to identify and fix problems.
• dry sink

  nounC2
  /draɪ sɪŋk/A piece of household furniture, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, consisting of a countertop with a recessed area for holding a basin and pitcher, but without built-in plumbing.
• dry slope

  nounLow
  /draɪ sləʊp/An artificial ski slope with a surface made of plastic bristles or matting, allowing for skiing and snowboarding without real snow.
• dry socket

  nounLow
  /ˌdraɪ ˈsɒk.ɪt/A painful dental condition that can occur after a tooth extraction, where the blood clot at the extraction site fails to form or is dislodged, exposing the underlying bone and nerves.

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