noun
Meaning 1
That which drains.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
drainer
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noun
Meaning 2
A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
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Synonyms: draining board
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noun
Meaning 3
A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
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Synonyms: dish rack, drying rack, dish drainer
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative form of Drainer.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative, slang
Topics: lifestyle
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noun
Meaning 5
A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.
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noun
Meaning 6
Alternative spelling of Drainer
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Meaning 7
A fan of Drain Gang, an artistic collective formed in 2013, focusing on music and fashion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Topics: lifestyle
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History
Etymology
From drain (verb) + -er.
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.
From drain + -er.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: égouttoir — frame or rack