See also: Drainer

English edit

Pronunciation edit

  • Rhymes: -eɪnə(ɹ)
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Etymology 1 edit

drain (verb) +‎ -er

Noun edit

drainer (plural drainers)

  1. That which drains.
    • 1999, Pai Obanya, The dilemma of education in Africa, page 175:
      The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources.
    • 2003, Gail Waesche Kislevitz, The Spirit of the Marathon, page 78:
      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.
  2. A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
    Synonym: draining board
  3. A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
    Synonyms: dish rack, drying rack, dish drainer
  4. (fandom slang) Alternative form of Drainer
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Etymology 2 edit

drain (noun) +‎ -er

Noun edit

drainer (plural drainers)

  1. A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.
  2. Alternative spelling of Drainer

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French edit

Etymology edit

Borrowing from English drain.

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

drainer

  1. to drain
  2. (figuratively) to drain

Conjugation edit

Descendants edit

  • Catalan: drenar
  • Galician: drenar
  • Italian: drenare
  • Portuguese: drenar
  • Spanish: drenar

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