Well-draining

Well-draining
Welldrain Well"drain`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Welldrained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Well-draining}.] To drain, as land; by means of wells, or pits, which receive the water, and from which it is discharged by machinery. [1913 Webster]

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