|
English to English noun 1. a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water  source: wordnet30
2. someone who sews  a sewer of fine gowns source: wordnet30
3. misfortune resulting in lost effort or money  his career was in the gutter|all that work went down the sewer|pensions are in the toilet source: wordnet30
4. One who sews, or stitches.  source: webster1913
5. A drain or passage to carry off water and filth under ground; a subterraneous channel, particularly in cities.  source: webster1913
6. 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.  source: webster1913
|