The drainage system
Example: Drainage system removes excess water from construction areas
Definition
"The drainage system" refers to a network of pipes, channels, and other structures designed to remove excess water from construction sites or other areas to prevent flooding, erosion, or water damage, ensuring safe and stable ground conditions.
Etymology
The term "the drainage system" originates from the Old French word 'drainage,' which means the act of drawing off water. 'Drain' itself comes from the Latin 'drainare,' related to 'drain,' meaning to flow off. The phrase 'drainage system' combines this with 'system,' from Greek 'systēma,' meaning an organized whole. Did you know the concept of drainage systems dates back to ancient civilizations, where early engineers developed basic channels to manage water flow?
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"The drainage system" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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