ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Drainer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Drainer is a noun meaning That which drains.

Meaning

That which drains.

More Meanings

  1. A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
  2. A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
  3. (fandom slang) Alternative form of Drainer.
  4. A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.

Example Sentences

The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources.
I know that poor form is one of the biggest drainers of energy, so even though I slowed down significantly I made a very conscious effort to maintain good form.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include colander, dreen, drein, drainage, draintile, drownder.

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