Drainage (Noun)
Meaning
Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The city's drainage system is designed to quickly remove floodwaters from the streets.
- To improve drainage, the farmer dug trenches to channel excess rainwater away from the fields.
- A sump pump provides effective drainage in homes prone to basement flooding.
- The drainage holes in the bottom of the pot prevent waterlogged soil from harming the roots.
- Proper drainage is essential when cleaning wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.