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Drycleaning vs Ironing - What's the difference?

drycleaning | ironing |

As nouns the difference between drycleaning and ironing

is that drycleaning is while ironing is the act of pressing clothes with an iron.

As verbs the difference between drycleaning and ironing

is that drycleaning is while ironing is .

drycleaning

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

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    • ironing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

  • The act of pressing clothes with an iron.
    • I hate ironing .
  • Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
    • I really should make a start on the ironing soon.
  • Laundry that has recently been ironed.
    • I really should put the ironing away.

    Derived terms

    * extreme ironing * ironing board * ironing machine * ironing room

    Related terms

    * iron