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noun
A point or channel of drainage or off-flow; offlet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The removal of oil (or an industrial chemical) from a storage facility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, mining
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noun
An act of taking off; specifically, the taking away or purchase of goods.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Something taken off; a deduction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To take off; take away, remove.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To take out or remove commodities from a market, usually through purchasing them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: business, finance
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History
From Middle English oftaken, equivalent to off- + take.
