drain hole

Basin's bottom opening

A drain hole is an opening that allows liquid to flow out or away.

Sinks, bathtubs, and shower floors have drain holes connected to pipes.

Outdoor structures like planters, patios, and retaining walls include drain holes to prevent water accumulation: Make sure the drain holes aren't clogged with leaves.

Also called a drainage hole.

Related
  • grateFramework of metal bars
  • sewerUnderground drainage pipe
  • overflowExceed capacity and spill
  • clogBlock or wooden shoe
  • waterClear essential liquid

hair clog · standing water · pipe · sink · floor · gutter · outlet · mesh · cover · plumbing · runoff · strainer · basement · catch · catch basin · shower · tub · filter

Categories
Opposites
water flow direction

drain holefaucet

Valve controlling water flow

tap · spigot · inlet · water supply · spout

filling vs. emptying function

drain holeplug

Something that blocks openings

drain stopper · stopper · drain plug · entry point · overflow hole

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G