DRAINER

Etymology

Noun

drainer (plural drainers)

That which drains.

A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.

A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.

Synonyms

(frame or rack for drying)

• draining board

Anagrams

• Reinard, darrein, randier, redrain

Source: Wiktionary


Drain"er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, drains.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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