drain
drain
water outlet
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drain with Russian translation
drain usage examples
После сильного дождя уличный слив был забит.
The garden drain was blocked after the heavy rain.
Очищайте слив в душе каждый месяц, чтобы избежать запахов.
Clean the shower drain every month to avoid smells.
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drain belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
drain synonyms
What's the difference between drain / drainpipe / gutter / gully
General term for an outlet or pipe that carries away liquid from a fixture or area.
The water went down the drain.
Вода ушла в слив.
A pipe that carries water from a drain to a sewer or outlet; often a visible component of the drain system.
The drainpipe under the sink was leaking.
Труба слива под раковиной протекала.
A trough along the edge of a roof that carries rainwater away; typically external, not the same as an indoor drain.
The leaves blocked the gutter.
Листья забили водосточный желоб.
A street inlet or small pit that collects surface water from roads; common UK term for a storm drain inlet.
Water ran into the gully at the side of the road.
Вода ушла в ливневый колодец у обочины дороги.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce drain and what this word means
drain translation: слив. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce drain
/ˈdreɪn/
drain translation
слив
drain examples
The garden drain was blocked after the heavy rain.
drain transcription
/ˈdreɪn/, /ˈdreɪn/
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drain meaning: what does it mean?
water outlet
drain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
drain is pronounced as /ˈdreɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
drain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The garden drain was blocked after the heavy rain. Translation: После сильного дождя уличный слив был забит.
Is drain part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, drain (слив) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is drain part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, drain (слив) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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