spin-dry
verb
spin-dried; spin-drying; spin-dries
: to partly dry (washed clothes) in a machine (called a spin-dryer) that spins them very fast
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There's also a spin-dry option via Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby, a small spinning ride that's a more appropriate speed for smaller children visiting this section.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Wash the watercress, spin-dry and cut off the stems, leaving only the leaves.
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Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
If your machines are not designed to wash, rinse, and spin-dry such bulky items, a large duvet could ruin the spin mechanism.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
The experience there stood out for several unexpected thoughtful touches, whether a glass of Champagne to close out the experience or the attendant spin-drying my damp bathing suit while I was massaged.
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Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
29 June 2023
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Wash the watercress, spin-dry and cut off the stems, leaving only the leaves.
—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
If your machines are not designed to wash, rinse, and spin-dry such bulky items, a large duvet could ruin the spin mechanism.
—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
The experience there stood out for several unexpected thoughtful touches, whether a glass of Champagne to close out the experience or the attendant spin-drying my damp bathing suit while I was massaged.
—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
29 June 2023
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“Spin-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spin-dry. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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