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drainage
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drain·age
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Definition of drainage
Examples of drainage in a Sentence
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Most cities impose development impact fees on new developments to leverage and mitigate for drainage, traffic signals, public facilities, park facilities and more. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Santee waiving some costs to encourage more granny flats," 22 Aug. 2019 The project scope includes all aspects of renovation, including playing surface, drainage, lightings, walkways and amenities (scoreboard, score box, dugouts, backstops and bleachers). — John Benson, cleveland.com, "North Olmsted considering ballfields rehabilitation project at Community Park," 22 Aug. 2019 Poor drainage and groundwater restrictions aren’t the only reasons farmers are looking to solar power. — Los Angeles Times, "California farmers are planting solar panels as water supplies dry up," 31 July 2019 After a brief explanation of location, soil, mulch, drainage and water, the authors provide interesting details about potting, planting, growing mediums and propagation. — oregonlive.com, "It’s time to branch out on the herbs you grow: Garden book review," 30 July 2019 Much of the money went toward typical construction costs, such as engineering, drainage, sidewalks, lighting and plants. — Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star, "Here's how much Carmel's Midtown Plaza and its big screen TV cost taxpayers," 22 July 2019 Where the trail crosses drainages, plots of rich green ferns swaying over the narrow footpath gently brush the shoulders of passing hikers. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "This Flagstaff mountain hike surrounds you with summer wildflowers," 18 July 2019 The steep slopes encourage small berries and concentrated aromas because of their good drainage, and the dark slate keeps the vineyards warmer in the evening, so ripening doesn’t slow at night. — Fortune, "Germany Might Be Producing the Best Pinot Noirs Available Today," 14 July 2019 There was no running water, no drainage and, of course, no electricity. — John Henderson, latimes.com, "Matera, from Italy's national disgrace to European Cultural Capital," 13 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'drainage.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for drainage
drainage
noun
English Language Learners Definition of drainage
: the act or process of draining something : the act or process of removing water or liquid from a place or thing
See the full definition for drainage in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of drainage
: the act or process of removing a liquid
Drainage of the flooded area has begun.
drainage
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Medical Definition of drainage
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: the act or process of drawing off fluids from a cavity or wound by means of suction or gravity
2
: a process of releasing internal conflicts or pent-up feelings (as hostility or guilt)
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