Drainage

Definition: Meaning of, drainage in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdreɪnɪdʒ /

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[uncountable]

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drainage used in phrases

drainage area (noun)
1. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
drainage basin (noun)
1. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
drainage ditch (noun)
1. a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage
drainage system (noun)
1. a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water
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Pronunciation: bɪɡ ˈɡʌv(ə)nˌm(ə)nt;ˈɡʌvəm(ə)nt

Parts of Speech: noun

American English government - used when people think it is controlling their lives too much

drainage area