drainage
🇺🇸
/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
🇬🇧
/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
noun
R
the way water flows away from an area
The garden has good drainage, so water doesn't stay on the ground.
R
a system of pipes that carries water away
The city's drainage system helps prevent flooding during heavy rain.
translation
the way water flows away from an area; a system of pipes that carries water away
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drainages