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hairdryer

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈheəˌdraɪ.ər/ US  /ˈherˌdraɪ.ɚ/ (also hairdrier)

Definition

B1 an electrical device, usually held in the hand, which blows out hot air and is used for drying a person's hairCare for the hair
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