draining rack
noun[C]
uk/ˈdreɪ.nɪŋ ˌræk/us/ˈdreɪ.nɪŋ ˌræk/aframeplacedon asurfacenext to asinktoholdthings that have beenlefttodryafter beingwashed, or aframeforholdingfoodso thatwater,oil, etc. canrunout of it:
Justleavetheplatesin thedrainingrack.
Steam theasparagusfor 3 to 4minutesthentransferto adrainingrack.
- This two-tierwiredrainingrackholdsallyourplatesandcupswithease.
- Shegrabbedaspoonfrom thedrainingrackandstartedtoeat.
- Fry thepotatoesuntilgoldenthenremoveto adrainingrack.
- Place thesteakson adrainingrack.
Washing the dishes
- dish
- dish soap
- dishcloth
- dishrag
- dishtowel
- drainboard
- drainer
- draining board
- handwash
- pan scourer
- roller towel
- scouring pad
- scrubber
- sink
- sink unit
- tea cloth
- tea towel
- washing-up
- washing-up liquid
- waste disposal
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