Looking for the meaning of the word MAINS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MAINS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Main
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English mægen: (with the sense ‘physical force’), from a Germanic base also seen in may and might
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
meɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a principal pipe carrying water or gas to buildings, or taking sewage from them
Short Definition:large pipe
Examples:- a faulty gas main
Definition:
the open ocean.
Short Definition:ocean
Short Definition:
sail or mast
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