drainage
noun
the act or process of draining.
drainages
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pluralof drainage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"During these drainages, extensive triangular fracture fields with cracks in the ice formed from 2019 onwards, which are shaped differently from all lake drainages I have seen so far," Humbert said.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026
Ghuge, the manager at Ola's Thane workshop, said reported service issues included battery drainages, software glitches and damaged wires.
From Reuters ● Nov. 28, 2023
San Bernardino County firefighters are focused Monday in the foothills to ensure creeks and drainages were clear, Sherwin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
It cites environmental concerns associated with the construction, claiming Arizona has "cut down and removed scores of trees, clogged drainages, and degraded the habitat of species listed under the Endangered Species Act".
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2022
Every now and then, you know, I do look over the accounts, and ask a few questions, and show myself very learned in drainages, and so forth.
From Faith and Unfaith by Duchess
