Definitions for kiln-dry

kiln-dry kiln-dry

Spelling: [kil-drahy, kiln-]
IPA: /ˈkɪlˌdraɪ, ˈkɪln-/

Kiln-Dry is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in kiln-dry (-diklnry).

Definitions for kiln-dry

verb (used with object)

  1. to dry in a kiln.

Origin of kiln-dry

First recorded in 1530-40

Examples for kiln-dry

To kiln-dry properly, a free current of air must be maintained, of sufficient volume to carry off this moisture.

With softwoods it is a common practice to kiln-dry direct from the saw.

To ensure fine grinding, it is always advisable to kiln-dry it first.

The inner bark is in some places made into mats, and in Norway they kiln-dry it and grind it with corn as an ingredient in bread.

Toughen and kiln-dry in a couple days in a mild but unvarying temperature.

It has a green weight, an air-dry weight, a kiln-dry weight, and an oven-dry weight.

Word Value for kiln-dry
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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