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drainer.

That which drains.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. That which drains.

  2. A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.

  3. A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.

  4. Alternative form of Drainer.

    alt-of · alternative · slang
Where this word comes from

From drain (verb) + -er.

noun
  1. A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.

  2. Alternative spelling of Drainer

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰer-der. Proto-Indo-European *dʰrewgʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *draugiz Proto-Germanic *drauhnōną Proto-West Germanic *drauhnōn Old English drēahnian Middle English *dreinen English drain Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English drainer From drain (noun) + -er.

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