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Deutsch: Drain / Português: Drain / Français: Drain
Drain may refer to a fixture that provides an exit-point for waste water or water that is to be re-circulated or as a synonym for drainage, the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from a given area.

A Drain Tile Loop is a continuous length of drain tile or perforated pipe extending around all or part of the internal or external perimeter of a basement or crawlspace footing.

A drain trap is a dip in the drain pipe of sinks, toilets, floor drains, etc., which is designed to stay filled with water, thereby preventing sewer gases from escaping into the room.

Deutsch: Entwässerung / Español: Drenaje / Português: Drenagem / Français: Drainage / Italiano: Drenaggio /

A Drainage is Improving the productivity of agricultural land by removing excess water from the soil by such means as ditches or subsurface Drainage tiles.

A Drainage Basin is the area of land that drains water, sediment, and dissolved materials to a common outlet at some point along a stream channel.

A Drainage Well is a well Drilled to carry excess water off agricultural fields.

A Drawbar is a Tractor Component typically located at the rear and near the ground that permits attachment of implements for pulling or towing.

A Drawbar Work is any operation performed by a Tractor that requires force to be exerted by wheels/tracks to propel an implement through or over the soil.

A Drawdown is
1. The drop in the water table or level of water in the ground when water is being pumped from a well.
2. The amount of water used from a tank or reservoir.
3. The

Drayage Firms are Motor carriers that provide local pickup and delivery of trailers and containers (on chassis)

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