drains
word · lemma: drain
Definition
Openings or pipes that carry away water or other liquids, especially from sinks, streets, or bathrooms. 'Drains' is the plural form of 'drain.'
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun in the plural form for household, street, or building infrastructure. Always refers to places where water or liquid escapes; not to be confused with 'pipes' (carry both ways). Common collocations: 'blocked drains', 'clean the drains', 'storm drains'.
Spanish: desagües - drenajesPortuguese (BR): ralos - drenosPortuguese (PT): ralos - drenosChinese (Simplified): 下水道 - 排水口Chinese (Traditional): 下水道 - 排水口Hindi: नालियाँArabic: مصارف المياهBengali: নালা - ড্রেনRussian: стоки - водостокиJapanese: 排水口 - 排水溝Vietnamese: cống thoát nướcKorean: 배수구Turkish: drenaj - kanalizasyonUrdu: نکاسیاںIndonesian: saluran pembuangan
Example Sentences
The kitchen drains need to be cleaned.
basic
Rainwater flows into the street drains.
basic
The bathroom drains are blocked.
basic
Be careful not to drop food scraps into the drains.
natural
Heavy rain can overwhelm the city's drains and cause flooding.
natural
If you hear a bad smell, check the drains first.
natural