drainer

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Definition of drainer

7 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. That which drains.
    “The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources.”
    “I know that poor form is one of the biggest drainers of energy, so even though I slowed down significantly I made a very conscious effort to maintain good form.”
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noun

  1. That which drains.
    “The radical shift in mentality is even more necessary when analysts see Education simply as a drainer of resources.”
    “I know that poor form is one of the biggest drainers of energy, so even though I slowed down significantly I made a very conscious effort to maintain good form.”
  2. A frame or rack for allowing washed crockery etc to dry naturally.
  3. A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.
  4. (alt-of, alternative, slang)Alternative form of Drainer.
  5. A person who explores drains, tunnels, or sewers.
  6. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative spelling of Drainer
  7. (slang)A fan of Drain Gang, an artistic collective formed in 2013, focusing on music and fashion.

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Etymology

From drain (verb) + -er.

Anagrams of drainer

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