drainplug
- noun
- /ˈdreɪnˌplʌg/
:
tapón de desagüe
- The bathtub was full because the drainplug was tightly in place.
Examples
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Remember to remove the drainplug before cleaning the sink.
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The drainplug is missing from the sink.
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He couldn't find the drainplug, so the water drained away immediately.
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Please remove the drainplug before cleaning the tub.
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She inserted the drainplug into the bathtub to fill it with water for a warm soak.
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Before we can fill the basin, we need to ensure the drainplug is securely in place.
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After washing the dishes, make sure to put in the drainplug to keep the water from escaping.
Synonyms
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An object that fits tightly into a hole to stop liquid or gas
A stopper that fits into a bath drain to keep water in
A small plug that seals a bath or sink drain to keep water in
A small object that stops water leaving a sink or bathtub
A small stopper that blocks a sink drain so water stays in the basin
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Etymology
Drainplug is a simple compound of drain meaning 'to let water flow out' and plug meaning 'a stopper'. So a drainplug is the stopper you put in a tub or sink to hold water in.