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water drainage


Meanings
  • noun

    The process by which water is carried away from an area, usually through a system of channels or drains.

  • verb

    The act of removing water from an area or container.


Rhymes
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rainage , mage , cage , page
Variants
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drainage , drainages
Forms
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water drainages, water draining, drains water, drains water away


Etymology
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The term 'drainage' comes from the Old French word 'drainer', which means 'to soak, wet, or saturate'. The prefix 'water-' is added to indicate the specific application of this process to water.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Egypt was built on a mound of sand and gravel, which served as a natural drainage system?

  2. The world's largest drainage system is the Amazon River Basin, which covers over 6.7 million square kilometers.

  3. The term 'drainage ditch' is often used interchangeably with 'drainage ditch' or 'drainage canal'.

  4. Water drainage is essential for maintaining the health of wetlands and other ecosystems.


Related Concepts
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  1. Irrigation: The artificial application of water to land or soil, usually through a system of channels or pipes, for agricultural purposes.

  2. Flood control: The practice of managing and reducing the damage caused by flooding, often through the use of drainage systems and other infrastructure.

  3. Sanitation: The practice of maintaining public health by preventing the spread of disease, often through the use of drainage systems and other infrastructure.


Culture
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Water drainage has been an essential aspect of human civilization since ancient times. It has been used for various purposes such as irrigation, flood control, sanitation, and transportation. In literature, water drainage is often used as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles or letting go of the past. In art, it is depicted in various forms, including paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "water drainage"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a rainstorm draining water from a city street through storm drains and sewers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'water drainage' with the image of a bucket being emptied of water.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Water flows away, just like problems' to memorize the meaning of 'water drainage'.


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