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drainage hole

drainage hole

Meaning of drainage hole

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British English/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ həʊl/
American English/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ hoʊl/
Russian transcription[ɐtˈvʲerstʲɪje dlʲa drʲɪˈnaʐə]
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drainage hole - отверстие для дренажа
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drainage hole with Russian translation

drainage hole usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Убедитесь, что в горшке есть отверстие для дренажа

Ensure the pot has a drainage hole

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Отверстие для дренажа предотвращает загнивание корней

The drainage hole prevents root rot

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drainage hole belongs to the topic "Houseplants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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drainage hole synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between drainage hole / bottom drainage hole / side drainage hole / drain / overflow hole

🇬🇧English
drainage hole

Exact term for the hole in a plant pot that lets water drain out.

B1Very Often

Make sure the pot has a drainage hole so the roots don't sit in water.

Убедитесь, что в горшке есть отверстие для дренажа, чтобы корни не сидели в воде.

B
🇬🇧English
bottom drainage hole

Specifies that the drainage hole is located at the bottom of the pot; otherwise same meaning.

B1Often

Ensure the bottom drainage hole is clear before repotting.

Убедитесь, что дренажное отверстие внизу свободно перед пересадкой.

S
🇬🇧English
side drainage hole

Indicates a drainage hole located on the side of a pot/container; same basic function but less common placement.

B1Rarely

Some hanging planters include a side drainage hole to make watering easier.

Некоторые подвесные горшки имеют боковое дренажное отверстие для удобства полива.

🇬🇧English

Broader/ambiguous: can mean the hole itself or the general outlet/drainage system (common in everyday speech).

B1Very Often

Check the pot's drain before watering heavily.

Проверьте слив в горшке перед обильным поливом.

O
🇬🇧English
overflow hole

A hole intended to prevent overfilling/overflow; related but functionally different from a regular drainage hole.

B1Rarely

Some self-watering planters have an overflow hole near the top to stop overfilling.

Некоторые самоувлажняющиеся кашпо имеют отверстие для перелива у верха, чтобы предотвратить перелив.

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drainage hole translation: отверстие для дренажа. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce drainage hole

/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ həʊl/

drainage hole translation

отверстие для дренажа

drainage hole examples

Ensure the pot has a drainage hole

drainage hole transcription

/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ həʊl/, /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ hoʊl/

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drainage hole meaning: what does it mean?

plants houseplants noun

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drainage hole is pronounced as /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ həʊl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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Ensure the pot has a drainage hole Translation: Убедитесь, что в горшке есть отверстие для дренажа

Is drainage hole part of Houseplants vocabulary?

Yes, drainage hole (отверстие для дренажа) can be learned in the Houseplants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is drainage hole part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, drainage hole (отверстие для дренажа) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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