Associations to the word «Draining»

Wiktionary

DRAINING, verb. Present participle of drain
DRAINING, adjective. That drains
DRAINING, noun. The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers
DRAINING BOARD, noun. A board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink, used for letting kitchen utensils dry after they had been washed.
DRAINING BOARDS, noun. Plural of draining board

Dictionary definition

DRAINING, adjective. Having a debilitating effect; "an exhausting job in the hot sun".

Wise words

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