# drains

Pronunciation: say "DRAYNZ" /dɹeɪnz/

## Noun

1. Plural of drain. — plural of drain
   - Simple: Plural of drain. Use this form when you mean more than one drain.
   - _Several drains along the alley were overflowing after the storm._
   - _The city inspects the storm drains twice a year to prevent flooding._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of drain. — third-person singular simple present indicative of drain
   - Simple: Third-person singular of drain. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The marsh drains naturally into the river during dry months._
   - _He drains the radiator each fall to keep it from freezing._

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