Definition of "drainage" []

• The action or a method of draining. (noun)
• A system of drains. (noun)
• Something that is drained off. (noun)
• Medicine The removal of fluid or purulent material from a wound or body cavity. (noun)

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• "After pre-washing, complaints were gone, dishes are really clean and the drainage is a lot better. robertrock angrykeyboarder"
• "MARK WILLIAMS, NEWS DIRECTOR, WNDB NEWSTALK 1150: Several weeks ago, the Orange County Sheriff ` s Department held what they have -- and I ` m going to put in quote -- a "training exercise" in what we call a drainage area or a drainage pond near the Anthony home."
• "She said contractors are dredging too many streams, transforming wild pools and rapids that are crucial trout habitat into what she describes as "drainage ditches.""