From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdryerdry‧er, drier /ˈdraɪə $ -ər/ ●●○ noun [countable] DDRYa machine that dries things, especially clothes → hairdryer, spin-dryer, tumble dryer
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dryer• Never hang clothes on a dryer in front of a fire or an open heater.• Exposed pipes run along the walls, the linoleum is worn and dented where a washer and dryer once stood.• We were able to wring out our socks in the bathroom sink and dry them under the electric hand dryer.• Are the kitchen and utility room large enough to take your washing machine, dryer, freezer, refrigerator, etc?• Try not to use heated rollers, styler or dryer every day.• Clothes pulled out of the washer get pushed into the dryer.• Use the gentler heat if your dryer has variable adjustments. 