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Definition of draw/run a bath
: to fill the bathtub with water for a bath Would you like me to draw/run a bath for you?
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“Draw/run a bath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, //www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%2Frun%20a%20bath. Accessed 6 Sep. 2022.
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