mains

Meanings

• noun

  The main or principal part of something.

  - "The mains of the operation were carried out by the surgeon."
  - "The mains of the argument were clear and concise."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mains
chains , rains , gains , plains

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Homophones

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1. mains (French) : hands
   

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Variants

List of all variants of mains that leads to same result
mains , main , with might and main , the mains , water main , water mains

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'main body' or 'main mass'. Derived from the Old French word 'mains' meaning 'hands'.

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Trivia

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1. In electricity, 'mains' refers to the main power supply.

2. In cooking, 'mains' refers to the main dish or course.

3. In sailing, 'mainsail' is the largest sail on a sailing vessel.

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Related Concepts

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1. primary: Related to the primary or main part of something.

2. central: Related to the central or main focus of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mains' is often used metaphorically to refer to the central or most important aspect of a story or character. In art, 'mains' can refer to the main subject or focus of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "mains"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the main or central part of an object or concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'mains' with the idea of 'central' or 'primary'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Anchor Is Near' to remember that 'mains' means 'main' or 'central'.

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