cleanout en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from clean out.
Meanings
- An opening or drain leading into a plumbing system to provide a location to insert a snake or other implement for cleaning.
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A thorough cleaning that removes everything removable.
attic, basement, and garage cleanouts [in advertisements]
- (informal) An enema.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cleanouts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |