English noun: dry run | |||
| 1. | dry run (act) a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert) | ||
| Samples | He missed too many rehearsals. A rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding. | ||
| Synonyms | rehearsal | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | drill, exercise, practice, practice session, recitation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dress rehearsal, run-through, walk-through | ||
| Domain category | concert | ||