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drainage

noun
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

Meaning

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

Example Sentences

Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

sewage, runoff, channeling, discharge

Antonyms

blockage, obstruction

Collocations

drainage system, poor drainage, surface drainage, underground drainage

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