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Sewer Main

Definition:

A sewer main is a large underground pipe that carries wastewater and sewage from individual buildings to a wastewater treatment plant.

Senses:

Sense 1:

The main pipe in a sewer system.

Example sentence: The sewer main is clogged, causing a backup of sewage in the neighborhood.

Sense 2:

Referring to the primary sewer line connected to a building.

Example sentence: The plumber repaired the damaged sewer main that was causing leaks in the basement.

Sense 3:

A town or city's central sewer pipe that collects wastewater from various neighborhoods.

Example sentence: The city is planning to upgrade the sewer main to accommodate the growing population.

Local Usage:

Sense 2 of the term "sewer main" is widely used in our local community.

Example sentence: Every building in our neighborhood has its own sewer main connecting to the main sewer line in the street.