mains

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of main
noun
  1. The domestic electrical power supply, especially as connected to a network or grid.
  2. A large-scale network or grid supplying any of various other services, such as water, gas or sewerage, to properties.
  3. The main course of a meal.
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of main
noun
  1. The farm attached to a mansion house.
noun
  1. plural of Main

Pronunciation

/meɪnz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mains.wav

Word forms

mains

Etymology

Related to manse.

Related words

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