dry-clean

dry-clean
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
Etymology: back-formation from dry cleaning
: to subject to dry cleaning

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ˌdry-ˈclean [dry-clean dry-cleans dry-cleaned dry-cleaning] (also clean) verb \dry-clean sth
to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water

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This garment must be dry-cleaned only.

Derived Word: ↑dry-cleaning
See also: ↑clean
Verb forms:  
Synonyms:
wash • rinse • cleanse • dry-clean
These words all mean to remove dirt from sth, especially by using water and/or soap.
clean • to remove dirt or dust from sth, especially by using water or chemicals:

▪ The villa is cleaned twice a week.

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▪ Have you cleaned your teeth?

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▪ This coat is filthy. I'll have it cleaned

▪ (= dry-cleaned)

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wash • to remove dirt from sth using water and usually soap:

▪ He quickly washed his hands and face.

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▪ These jeans need washing.

rinse • to remove dirt, etc. from sth using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from sth with clean water after washing it:

▪ Make sure you rinse all the soap out.

cleanse • to clean your skin or a wound.
dry-clean • to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water.
to clean/wash/rinse/cleanse sth in/with sth
to clean/wash/rinse sth from sth
to clean/wash/cleanse a wound
to clean/wash the car/floor
to wash/rinse your hair
to have sth cleaned/washed/dry-cleaned

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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