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sewer
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[ noun ] a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
Used in print (The Providence Journal...)And little Zeme_North , a Dora with real spirit and verve , was fascinating whether she was singing of her love for Floyd , the cop who becomes sewer commissioner and then is promoted into garbage , or just dancing to display her exuberant feelings . (Edwin L. Bigelow and Nancy H. Otis,...)The Manchester_Depot_Sewer_Company issued 214 shares of stock at $ 10 each for construction of a sewer in that locality , and assessments were made for its maintenance . The sewer on Bonnet_Street was constructed when there were only a_few houses on the street . (Ross E. McKinney and Howard Edde, "Aerated...)With the spring rains the flow rose rapidly due_to infiltration in open sewers . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (work,clothing) someone who sews
Examples "a sewer of fine gowns" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)This manifestation may be an early sign of multiple_sclerosis or the beginning of sewer 's cramp . Related terms |
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[ noun ] misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
Examples "his career was in the gutter" "all that work went down the sewer" "pensions are in the toilet" Related terms |
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