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bone-dry
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Princeton's WordNet
bone-dry(a), bone dry(p)adjective
without a trace of moisture; as dry as a weathered bone
"bone-dry leaves are a fire hazard"; "a drier to get the clothes bone dry"
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bone-dryadjective
totally dry; without moisture.
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bone-dry
Bone-dry refers to an extreme level of dryness. It is often used to describe a complete lack of moisture or humidity, such as a parched land with no trace of water or a substance that has been thoroughly dried. It can also metaphorically refer to the lack of emotional resonance or excitement in a piece of art or performance.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bone-dry in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bone-dry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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