noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which drains.

   "The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources."

2. 2
   A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.
3. 3
   A fan of Drain Gang, an artistic collective formed in 2013, focusing on music and fashion. slang
4. 4
   A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
5. 5
   Alternative spelling of Drainer alt-of, alternative

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6. 6
   A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
7. 7
   Alternative form of Drainer. alt-of, alternative, slang

Synonyms

All synonyms

dish drainerdish rackdrainboarddraining boarddraining boarddrying rack

Example

More examples

"Ziri asked Rima if he could borrow her drainer."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From drain (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From drain (noun) + -er.

Etymology 3

From drain + -er.

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