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drainer en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From drain (verb) + -er.

Meanings

1. That which drains.
   • The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources. 1999, Pai Obanya, The dilemma of education in Africa, page 175:
   • I know that poor form is one of the biggest drainers of energy, so even though I slowed down significantly I made a very conscious effort to maintain good form. 2003, Gail Waesche Kislevitz, The Spirit of the Marathon, page 78:
2. A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
3. A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
4. (alt-of, alternative, slang) Alternative form of Drainer.
   alt of Drainer

Forms

Synonyms

draining board · dish rack · drying rack · dish drainer

Translations (2)

pl suszarka do naczyń (frame or rack) · fr égouttoir (frame or rack)

drainer en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰer-der. Proto-Indo-European *dʰrewgʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *draugiz Proto-Germanic *drauhnōną Proto-West Germanic *drauhnōn Old English drēahnian Middle English *dreinen English drain Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English drainer From drain (noun) + -er.

Meanings

1. A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.
2. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of Drainer
   alt of Drainer

Forms