Overdry

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To dry too much.

    "Such are puddings stuffed with blood, or otherwise composed; baked meats, soused indurate meats, fried and broiled, buttered meats, condite, powdered and over-dried; […]"

Example

More examples

"You shouldn't overdry those towels."

Etymology

From over- + dry.

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