drain
verb (used with object)
to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration.
well-drained
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a word derived from
drain.
Example Sentences
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In addition, light, well-drained soil is well-suited to strawberry cultivation.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
These also reseed in sunny, well-drained garden spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
Provide well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, and mulch with compost or fine wood chips to preserve moisture.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
Contrary to popular belief, the berries do not grow in water, but rather in a moist, well-drained environment.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
One or two of the priests shifted uncomfortably, for “downstairs” meant the cellars below the building: white-tiled rooms with points for anbaric current, soundproofed and well-drained.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
