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Drainer

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

日本語水切り
العربيةالمصرّف
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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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