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Meaning of Drainer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. That which drains.
  2. A fan of Drain Gang, an artistic collective formed in 2013, focusing on music and fashion.
  3. A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.
  4. A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
  5. Alternative spelling of Drainer
    alt-of, alternative
  6. A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.

Equivalents

العربية المصرّف
Français drainer égouttoir
日本語 水切り
Polski suszarka

Examples

“The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources.”
“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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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