sullage

A worker clears sullage from the drainage ditch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Waste or refuse: "sullage" refers to waste, filth, or refuse, especially liquid waste such as sewage or drainage water.
   • Sediment or sludge: In a more specific sense, "sullage" can denote the mud, silt, or sediment that accumulates in drains or waterways.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The city's drainage system was clogged with sullage from the industrial area. (Liquid waste and refuse blocking the pipes.)
  • After the flood, the streets were covered in thick sullage. (A muddy mixture of waste and sediment.)

Advanced Usage

• "to drain sullage": to remove or dispose of liquid waste.

  • The workers had to drain the sullage from the basement to prevent contamination. (They removed the sewage-like water.)

• "sullage water": wastewater that is not heavily polluted but contains organic matter, such as from washing or cleaning.

  • Sullage water from the kitchen is often used for gardening in some rural areas. (Greywater from household activities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sullage (adj): relating to or containing waste or sediment.

  • The sullage pit was covered to keep out animals. (A pit for collecting liquid waste.)

• Sullage (n, rare): a variant spelling of "sullage" used in some technical contexts.

Synonyms

• Sewage: liquid waste from toilets and drains.
• Sludge: thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture.
• Refuse: waste material, especially household garbage.
• Filth: disgusting dirt or waste.

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