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sewer

/ˈsuːə/

/ˈsuːər/

sewernoun

sewers

/ˈsuːə/

/ˈsuːər/

Translations

канализация

The city is upgrading its sewer system to prevent flooding.

Город модернизирует свою канализацию, чтобы предотвратить наводнения.

швея

The sewer worked diligently to finish the dress before the deadline.

Швея усердно работала, чтобы закончить платье до срока.

Additional translations

канализационная труба

сточная труба

Definitions

An underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter.

The city is investing in new infrastructure to improve the aging sewer system.

A person who sews, especially one who earns a living by sewing.

The skilled sewer crafted a beautiful dress for the wedding.

Synonyms

sewerverb

sewered

Past Simple

sewered

Past Participle

sewering

Gerund

/ˈsuː.ə/

/ˈsuː.ɚ/

Regular verb meaning ‘to provide with sewers’; also archaic ‘to sew’.

Definitions

To equip or provide (an area) with sewers for carrying off wastewater.

The municipality plans to sewer the new subdivision next year.

(Archaic) To sew or stitch together.

She sewered the torn fabric with quick, neat stitches.

Synonyms

seweradjective

Attributive use (e.g., ‘sewer pipe’, ‘sewer line’).

Definitions

Relating to or used in sewers or sewage systems.

Sewer pipes must be inspected regularly to prevent leaks.

Synonyms