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drain

/drɛn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does drain mean?

noun, verb

A pipe or tube for carrying away liquid waste, or to remove liquid from a surface. To remove liquid from a surface, especially by flowing away.

Example

"The plumber fixed the drain in the kitchen sink."

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