damp-dry

verb (used without object), damp-dried, damp-dry·ing.

1. (of laundry) to dry partially so that some moisture remains, as for ease in ironing.

verb (used with object), damp-dried, damp-dry·ing.

2. to cause (laundry) to damp-dry.

adjective

3. of or relating to laundry so dried.