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counterdrain en · NOUN

Etymology

From counter- + drain.

Meanings

1. A drain at the foot of the embankment of a canal or watercourse, for carrying off the water that may soak through.
2. An inserted device or other means by which excess fluid is drained off from a part of the body in which it accumulates.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
counterdrains	Number=Plur		lexicographic

counterdrain en · VERB

Etymology

From counter- + drain.

Meanings

1. To drain off excess fluid from a part of the body in which it accumulates.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
counterdrains	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
counterdraining	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
counterdrained	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
counterdrained	Tense=Past		lexicographic