drain

  • 101drain|a|ble — «DRAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be drained …

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  • 102drain|age — «DRAY nihj», noun. 1. the act or process of draining; a drawing off or flowing off of water: »The drainage of swamps improves a town. 2. a system of channels or pipes for carrying off water or waste of any kind. 3. what is drained off. 4. an area …

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  • 103drain|board — «DRAYN BRD, BOHRD», noun. 1. a metal board, usually enamel covered, on one side of a sink, set at a slight downward angle, for draining water from dishes, pots, and pans into the sink: »A plump old Irishwoman, who was mopping the drainboards,… …

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  • 104drain|less — «DRAYN lihs», adjective. that which cannot be drained or used up …

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  • 105drain|pipe — «DRAYN PYP», noun. a pipe for carrying off water or other liquid …

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  • 106drain|spout — «DRAYN SPOWT», noun. = downspout. (Cf. ↑downspout) …

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  • 107Drain cleaner — A drain cleaner is a consumer product or device that unblocks sewer pipes or helps to prevent the occurrence of clogged drains; the term may also refer to the individual who performs the activity. Drain cleaners can be classified in three… …

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  • 108Drain commissioner — A drain commissioner is an elected official in counties of the U.S. state of Michigan with a population over 12,000. In counties with a population under 12,000, the statutory duties and responsibilities of the drain commissioner are performed by… …

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  • 109Drain (plumbing) — Pool drain vortex as viewed from above the water at Grange Park wading pool …

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  • 110Drain Induced Barrier Lowering — As channel length decreases, the barrier φB to be surmounted by an electron from the source on its way to the drain reduces Drain induced barrier lowering or DIBL is a secondary effect in MOSFETs referring originally to a reduction of threshold… …

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