Drainage — meaning in English

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

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

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