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Drainer

noun, slang

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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  1. 6
    A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
  2. 7
    Alternative form of Drainer. alt-of, alternative, slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

From drain (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From drain (noun) + -er.

Etymology 3

From drain + -er.

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