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Definition of Sewer
1. Noun. A waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water.
Generic synonyms: Drain, Drainpipe, Waste Pipe
Group relationships: Sewage System, Sewage Works, Sewer System
2. Noun. Someone who sews. "A sewer of fine gowns"
Generic synonyms: Needleworker
Derivative terms: Sew, Sew
3. Noun. Misfortune resulting in lost effort or money. "Pensions are in the toilet"
Definition of Sewer
1. n. One who sews, or stitches.
2. n. A drain or passage to carry off water and filth under ground; a subterraneous channel, particularly in cities.
3. n. Formerly, an upper servant, or household officer, who set on and removed the dishes at a feast, and who also brought water for the hands of the guests.
Definition of Sewer
1. Noun. A pipe or system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage. ¹
2. Noun. (qualifier obsolete except historical) A servant attending at a meal, responsible for seating arrangements, serving dishes etc. ¹
3. Noun. A person who sews. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sewer
1. to clean or maintain sewers (underground conduits for waste) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Sewer
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1. One who sews, or stitches.
2.