Associations to the word «Drainage»

Wiktionary

DRAINAGE, noun. A natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from a given area.
DRAINAGE, noun. A system of drains.
DRAINAGE BASIN, noun. (hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.
DRAINAGE BASINS, noun. Plural of drainage basin
DRAINAGE PIPE, noun. Conduit for the removal of water or waste water.

Dictionary definition

DRAINAGE, noun. Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley