drain basket
Definition
Noun A filter in a sink drain; it traps debris but passes water.
Usage
The term "drain basket" refers specifically to the removable, perforated container or strainer placed inside the drain opening of a kitchen or utility sink. Its primary function is to catch solid waste (e.g., food scraps, small objects) while allowing liquid to flow through, thereby preventing clogs in the plumbing pipes.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To have a mind like a drain basket" (Idiomatic, informal/humorous): This phrase is used to describe someone who forgets information easily, as if it passes straight through their mind like water through a strainer, with nothing being retained.
- I can't remember where I put my keys; I have a mind like a drain basket today.
Variants and Related Words
- Sink strainer: A common synonym for "drain basket."
- Plughole strainer: A term more common in British English.
- Drain strainer: A more general term that can also refer to similar devices in showers or bathtubs.
- Basket strainer: A term often used in industrial or plumbing contexts for larger, similar filtering devices.
Synonyms
- Sink strainer
- Drain strainer
- Plughole strainer
Related Idioms
- "To have a mind like a drain basket": To be very forgetful.
Noun
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a filter in a sink drain; traps debris but passes water
