This is the 17274th most frequent Russian word.
сухая
"Сухая" means "dry" in English.
Here, 'сухая' is used as an adjective describing the condition of the soil.
Эта земля совсем сухая.
This soil is completely dry.
In this sentence, 'сухая' qualifies 'кожа' (skin), indicating a lack of moisture.
У неё сухая кожа зимой.
She has dry skin in winter.
The adjective 'сухая' here describes 'рыба' (fish), showing that the fish has been dried as a method of preparation.