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the drink

noun

Definition of the drink

old-fashioned
: an area of water (such as a lake or pond)
  • The ball rolled down the hill and into the drink.

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drink play

  1. : swallow, imbibe

  2. : to take in or suck up : absorb

  3. : to take in or receive avidly

  1. : a liquid suitable for swallowing

  2. : alcoholic beverages

  3. : a draft (see 1draft 2b) or portion of liquid

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