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drain off

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drain something off something and drain something off to cause or permit something
to flow from the surface or contents of something. Drain some of the broth off the chicken. Drain off the fat at the bottom of the pan.
See also: drain


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The initial response for wet photographs is to allow excess water to drain off the photographs.
When the pump is switched off, the water flow is reversed and the pipes drain off before freezing occurs.
Candito said the catch basins at the rear of the courthouse eventually connect to a drain off the courthouse property.
 
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