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drain

слив

water outlet

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈdreɪn/
EN-US/ˈdreɪn/
RU[ˈslʲif]
drain

drain with Russian translation

drain usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The garden drain was blocked after the heavy rain.

После сильного дождя уличный слив был забит.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Clean the shower drain every month to avoid smells.

Очищайте слив в душе каждый месяц, чтобы избежать запахов.

drain synonyms

🇬🇧en

Общий термин для выхода воды или устройства отвода воды (слив).

A2Very Often

The water went down the drain.

D
🇬🇧en
drainpipe

Труба, ведущая воду от слива к канализации или наружу.

A2Often

The drainpipe under the sink was leaking.

G
🇬🇧en
gutter

Желоб по краю крыши для дождевой воды (не внутри здания).

A2Very Often

The leaves blocked the gutter.

G
🇬🇧en
gully

Уличный водосток/колодец (часто британский термин для ливневого слива).

A2Often

Water ran into the gully at the side of the road.

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Questions about this word

What does drain mean?

water outlet

How do you pronounce drain?

drain is pronounced as /ˈdreɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is drain used in a sentence?

The garden drain was blocked after the heavy rain. Translation: После сильного дождя уличный слив был забит.

Is drain part of Cleaning and repairs vocabulary?

Yes, drain (слив) can be learned in the Cleaning and repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is drain part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, drain (слив) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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