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grater / drain
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈʁalu/ra·lo
Definition
1A utensil with a perforated or roughened surface for grating food, or an opening in a sink or shower for water to drain away.
Usage examples
“She used the fine side of the grater for the lemon zest.”
“Hair often clogs the shower drain.”
Common combinations
kitchen gratershower drainclogged drainclean the drain
Idiomatic expressions
- Go down the drain (to be wasted or lost).