rough dry

/ˌrʌf ˈdraɪ/
verb
  1. To dry laundry without ironing or smoothing it, so that it remains wrinkled or stiff.
    • If you rough-dry the shirts, they will need ironing later.
    • I usually rough-dry my jeans to save time.
    • She rough-dried the towels and put them away without folding.
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