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drainage

[ drey-nij ]

noun

  1. the act or process of draining.
  2. a system of drains, artificial or natural.
  3. something that is drained off.
  4. Surgery. the drainage of fluids, as bile, urine, etc., from the body, or of pus and other diseased products from a wound.


drainage

/ ˈ»å°ù±ðɪ²Ôɪ»åÏô /

noun

  1. the process or a method of draining
  2. a system of watercourses or drains
  3. liquid, sewage, etc, that is drained away
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of drainage1

First recorded in 1645–55; drain + -age
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They advised city residents to ensure their properties were free from holes, vents were not damaged or missing and drainage systems were in good working order.

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One photo showed a crew member holding a drainage pipe completely stuffed with what appeared to be rags.

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The ventilation, sewage and drainage systems had been the source of the problems.

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It says the severity of wastewater and drainage development constraints will increase as a result.

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In this case heavy rains and poor drainage are thought to have weakened the underlying rock.

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