mains

1. (Британия, неисчисляемое)The domestic electrical power supply, especially as connected to a network or grid.

   I plugged it into the mains and it blew up!

   We don't have mains power out here, only a generator.

   Stromnetz

2. (Британия, неисчисляемое)A large-scale network or grid supplying any of various other services, such as water, gas or sewerage, to properties.

   We have gas heating, but it's bottled gas, not mains gas.

   The properties formerly relied on a well, but are now connected to the mains water supply.

3. (неисчисляемое)The main course of a meal.

4. (Шотландия)The farm attached to a mansion house.

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