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U-bend

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈjuːbɛnd/

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U-bend n

a U-shaped bend in a pipe or drain that traps water in the lower part of the U and prevents the escape of noxious fumes or vapours; trap

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