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Drainage — meaning in English

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English meaning

drainage noun The process or system of removing excess water or liquid from an area.
gutter noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.

Senses

Drainage is used for these senses in English:

drainage A natural or artificial means for the removal of fluids from a given area by its draining away.
gutter (British) A drainage channel.

gutter — full definition

noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
noun A morally low or degrading state or environment.
verb (of a candle flame) To flicker unsteadily as it burns down, as if about to go out.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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