Drainboard (Noun)
Meaning
A board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The kitchen was equipped with a large drainboard beside the sink to hold wet dishes and utensils.
- She placed the dirty pots and pans on the drainboard to dry after washing them.
- The drainboard was made of stainless steel and had a slight incline to ensure water flowed back into the sink.
- He wiped down the drainboard with a towel to remove any remaining water spots.
- The drainboard was cluttered with dishes, utensils, and a pair of soggy kitchen towels.