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River in Germany
The Main (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪn] ) is the longest tributary of the Rhine, one of the major European rivers. It rises as the White Main in the Fichtel
Main_(river)
Statutory designation in England and Wales
Main rivers (Welsh: prif afonydd) are a statutory type of watercourse in England and Wales, usually larger streams and rivers, but also some smaller watercourses
Main_river
Topics referred to by the same term
Antarctica Main (lunar crater), located near the north pole of the Moon Main (Martian crater) Main (river), Germany Main River (Chukotka), Russia Main River (Newfoundland)
Main
Topics referred to by the same term
The Main River, more commonly simply the Main, is a river in Germany. Main River, may also refer to: Main River (Chukotka), a river in far Eastern Siberia
Main_River_(disambiguation)
Canal in Bavaria, Germany
the "Main-Donau-Wasserstraße". Under this plan, in addition to the expansion of the Main and Danube, a completely new channel linking the rivers was to
Rhine–Main–Danube_Canal
Major river in the Northeastern United States
Susquehanna River forms from two main branches: the North Branch, which rises in Cooperstown, New York, and is regarded by federal mapmakers as the main branch
Susquehanna_River
coordinates) The longest rivers of the United States include 38 that have main stems of at least 500 miles (800 km) long. The main stem is "the primary downstream
List of longest rivers of the United States
List_of_longest_rivers_of_the_United_States
River in Cullybackey, Northern Ireland
The River Main or Maine (Irish: An Mhean) is a river in Northern Ireland, flowing through County Antrim. Former prime minister of Northern Ireland Terence
River_Main_(County_Antrim)
City in Bavaria, Germany
the Main river. Würzburg is situated approximately 110 km (68 mi) west-northwest of Nuremberg and 120 km (75 mi) east-southeast of Frankfurt am Main. The
Würzburg
Major river in West Africa
The Niger River (/ˈnaɪdʒər/ NY-jər; French: (le) fleuve Niger [(lə) flœv niʒɛʁ]) is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 kilometres (2
Niger_River
Major river in Northern South America
in turn meets the Marañón River upstream of Iquitos, Peru, forming what countries other than Brazil consider to be the main stem of the Amazon. Brazilians
Amazon_River
River in Germany and the Czech Republic
[ˈmʏɡl̩ˌʃpʁeː] ). The Spree is the main river of Berlin, Brandenburg, Lusatia, and the settlement area of the Sorbs, who call the river Sprjewja; the name derives
Spree_(river)
Skyscraper in Frankfurt, Germany
Main Tower is a 56-storey, 200 m (656 ft) skyscraper in the Innenstadt district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is named after the nearby Main river. The building
Main_Tower
River in West Africa
passes Kaédi. The left branch, called the Doué, runs parallel to the main river to the north. After 200 km (120 mi) the two branches rejoin a few kilometers
Senegal_River
Formerly unidentified German murder victim
The Girl from the Main refers to a previously unidentified murder victim found in the Main River in Frankfurt, Germany. The decedent, aged 16 at the time
Girl_from_the_Main
River in central India
The Narmada River (IPA: [nəɾməd̪aː]), also known as the Narbada or anglicised as Nerbudda, is the fifth longest river in India and overall the longest
Narmada_River
River or estuary in South America
River's main tributaries include the Paranaíba River, Grande River, Tietê River, Paranapanema River, Iguazu River, Paraguay River, and the Salado River, after
Río_de_la_Plata
River in Central Africa
along with the Lualaba, the main tributary, the Congo River has a total length of 4,370 km (2,720 mi). It is the only major river to cross the equator twice
Congo_River
Species of toothed whale
River and its main tributary, the Iténez. Inia geoffrensis humboldtiana are located in the Orinoco River basin, including the Apure and Meta rivers.
Amazon_river_dolphin
Drainage basin in eastern South America
of two river systems in the world defined as international waters. The main rivers of the La Plata basin are the Paraná River, the Paraguay River (the Paraná's
Río_de_la_Plata_Basin
River in southwest China and northern Vietnam
Cái (lit. "Main River"; Chữ Nôm: 瀧丐) in Vietnamese and the Yuan River (元江, Yuán Jiāng) in Chinese, is a 1,149-kilometer (714 mi)-long river that flows
Red_River_(Asia)
River section with little or no current
A backwater is a part of a river in which there is little or no current. It can refer to a branch of a main river, which lies alongside it and then rejoins
Backwater_(river)
River in Asia
Gar River Gilgit River Hunza River Gomal River Zhob River Haro River Kabul River Swat River Chitral River (or Kunar River) Kurram River Panjnad River Chenab
Indus_River
River in West Africa
The Volta River (Akan: Asuo Firaw, Ewe: Amuga, French: Fleuve Volta) is the main river system in the West African country of Ghana. It flows south into
Volta_River
River in Canada
The Little Main Restigouche River is a tributary of the head of the Restigouche River, flowing in Madawaska County, Victoria County and Restigouche County
Little_Main_Restigouche_River
The city of Frankfurt am Main started on a hill at a ford in the Main River. The city developed into a financial centre, nicknamed the smallest metropolis
History_of_Frankfurt
River in Texas, United States
Brazos River, which passes by Abilene and joins the main river near Graham. Important tributaries of the Lower Brazos include the Paluxy River, the Bosque
Brazos_River
Longest river in Asia
The Yangtze River, Yangzi River (English: /ˈjæŋtsi/ or /ˈjɑːŋtsi/) or Chang Jiang (simplified Chinese: 长江; traditional Chinese: 長江; pinyin: Cháng Jiāng;
Yangtze
Largest city in Hesse, Germany
foreland of the Taunus on its namesake river Main, the city forms a continuous conurbation with Offenbach am Main; its urban area has a population of more
Frankfurt
River in Idaho, United States
the main Salmon River, known as the Main Fork) are protected as National Wild and Scenic Rivers. The Middle Fork was one of the original eight rivers designated
Salmon_River_(Idaho)
River in Kosovo
Llapi River is a river in the north-eastern part of Kosovo. The 72 km (45 mi) long right tributary to the Sitnica river, it is the main river in the
Llapi_River
This is a list of rivers of the Czech Republic. Czech language distinguishes between large (river; in Czech řeka) and small (stream, creek, brook; in
List of rivers of the Czech Republic
List_of_rivers_of_the_Czech_Republic
Right tributary of the Main in Hesse, Germany
pronunciation: [ˈkɪntsɪç] ) is a river, 87 kilometres long, in southern Hesse, Germany. It is a right tributary of the Main. Its source is in the Spessart
Kinzig_(Main)
River in the United States
Blue River was named for the blueish cast of its clear waters which remain clear, except in times after heavy rain. The area surrounding the main course
Blue_River_(Indiana)
River in Colombia
Magdalena River (Spanish: Río Magdalena, Spanish pronunciation: [ˈri.o maɣðaˈlena]; less commonly Rio Grande de la Magdalena) is the main river of Colombia
Magdalena_River
River in Quebec, Canada
The Eastmain River, formerly written East Main, is a river in west central Quebec. It rises in central Quebec and flows 800 km (500 mi) west to James
Eastmain_River
Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
population of around 23,400. It is located on the confluence of the rivers Tauber and Main. Wertheim is best known for its landmark castle and medieval town
Wertheim_am_Main
River in Nairobi, Kenya
The Nairobi River is a river that flows across Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It is the main river of the Nairobi River Basin, with several parallel
Nairobi_River
Major river in Thailand
Thailand. In Chai Nat, the river splits into the main course and the Tha Chin River, which then flows parallel to the main river and exits in the Gulf of
Chao_Phraya_River
which they flow. Rivers that flow into other rivers are ordered by the proximity of their point of confluence to the mouth of the main river, i.e., the lower
List_of_rivers_of_Russia
longest rivers flow through China. Rivers in China can originate in three main regions: Southeast of the Tibetan Plateau, from where the longest rivers emerge;
List of longest rivers of China
List_of_longest_rivers_of_China
River in Central Europe
The Morava (German: March) is a river in Central Europe, a left tributary of the Danube. It is the main river of Moravia historical region in the Czech
Morava_(river)
River in south Wales
Severn Estuary. Upstream of the river, the Ebbw Fach (Welsh: Afon Ebwy Fach; meaning little Ebbw River) joins the main river, the Ebbw Fawr, at Aberbeeg.
Ebbw_River
Sea (Nordsee). The main rivers of Germany include: flowing into the Baltic Sea: Oder flowing into the Black Sea: Danube (and its main tributaries Inn, Isar
List_of_rivers_of_Germany
River in Ladakh, India
The Zanskar River is the first major tributary of the Indus River, equal or greater in volume than the main river,[citation needed] which flows entirely
Zanskar_River
River in United Kingdom, Wales
River Neath (Welsh: Afon Nedd) is a river in south Wales running south west from the point at which its headwaters arising in the Brecon Beacons National
River_Neath
City district in Germany
district by population and area in Frankfurt. It is located south of the Main river and borders the districts of Niederrad and Flughafen to the west and Oberrad
Sachsenhausen (Frankfurt am Main)
Sachsenhausen_(Frankfurt_am_Main)
River in the Netherlands
The Waal (Dutch name, pronounced [ʋaːl] ) is the main distributary branch of the river Rhine flowing approximately 80 km (50 mi) through the Netherlands
Waal_(river)
This article lists the principal rivers of Europe with their main tributaries. The border of Europe and Asia is here defined as from the Kara Sea, along
List_of_rivers_of_Europe
River in Russia; longest river in Europe
(Russian: Волга, pronounced [ˈvolɡə] ) is the longest river in Europe and the longest endorheic basin river in the world. Situated in Russia, it flows through
Volga
River in the Balkans
66.2% is in Bulgaria, 27.5% in Turkey, and 6.3% in Greece. It is the main river of the historical region of Thrace, most of which lies in its drainage
Maritsa
River in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Main River is a river in Newfoundland, Canada, a very popular canoeing destination. It is 57 km long, originates in the Long Range Mountains and enters
Main River (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Main_River_(Newfoundland_and_Labrador)
River in Myanmar
branch, the Mali River, is navigable, despite a few rapids. Therefore, the Mali River is still called by the same name as the main river by locals. The
Irrawaddy_River
River in Cambridgeshire, England
The River Cam (/ˈkæm/) is a chalk river and the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east
River_Cam
Major drainage basin in South America
continent. The Amazon River begins in the Andes Mountains at the west of the basin with its main tributary the Marañón River and Apurimac River in Peru. The highest
Amazon_basin
Major river in Central Europe
Baltic Sea with a delta of six main branches (Leniwka, Przekop, Śmiała Wisła, Martwa Wisła, Nogat and Szkarpawa). The river has many associations with Polish
Vistula
River in Sweden, Norway
the main river is joined by the Muddus River from Muddus National Park. Downstream, at 75m above sea level, near the village of Vuollerim, the river joins
Lule_River
Major river in southern Africa
falls include Chavuma Falls and Ngonye Falls. The two main sources of hydroelectric power on the river are the Kariba Dam, which provides power to Zambia
Zambezi
River in England
The River Dane is a tributary of the River Weaver that originates in the Peak District area of England. The name of the river (earlier Daven) is probably
River_Dane
Major river emptying into Liverpool Bay
River Bollin River Dean Marsh Brook Red Brook Glaze Brook/River Glaze River Irwell River Medlock River Roch River Beal River Spodden River Irk River Croal
River_Mersey
This is a list of bridges and other crossings of the Thompson River, in the Canadian province of British Columbia from its mouth upstream to its source(s)
List of crossings of the Thompson River
List_of_crossings_of_the_Thompson_River
River in west-central France
the lower Loire. It supports numerous hydroelectric dams, and it is the main river of the northern part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Two French departments
Vienne_(river)
River in Vietnam
Thái Bình river (Vietnamese: Sông Thái Bình) is the name of the Thái Bình river system's main river in Northern Vietnam. This river system joins with
Thái_Bình_River
River in Bhutan, India and Bangladesh
The main river is a rapid stream, running over a bed of large boulders. Between Thimphu and the confluence with the Paro Chhu, the course of the river is
Raidāk_River
Town in Hesse, Germany
district, in Hesse, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the River Main, opposite Rüsselsheim, 12 km east of Mainz and 21 km west of Frankfurt
Flörsheim_am_Main
Stream in Texas
Counties. The river has three main branches, the North Pease, Middle Pease, and Tongue (or South Pease) Rivers; the beginning of the main river is variously
Pease_River
River in Wisconsin, United States
their confluence, then continue as the main Flambeau, also southwesterly, to the mouth at the Chippewa River near Holcombe, Wisconsin. The North Fork
Flambeau_River
River in England
River Leck River Tove River Ouzel (or Lovat) River Ivel River Kym River Cam Soham Lode River Lark River Little Ouse River Wissey Old Bedford River New
River_Great_Ouse
District in Bavaria, Germany
Main-Spessart is a Landkreis (district) in the northwest of Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Lower Franconia and derives its name from the river Main
Main-Spessart
River in eastern Pennsylvania, United States
transport, the river was made fully navigable via the Schuylkill Canal in 1825, followed by the construction of the Reading Railroad Main Line in 1838 and
Schuylkill_River
River Changjin River [ko] Chongchon River Han River Hantan River Hochon River Imjin River Kumya River Nam River Orang River Piryu River Pothong River
List_of_rivers_of_Korea
River in Rajasthan and Gujarat, India
Dharoi dam is located on the main river. The Hathmati, Harnav and Guhai dams are located on the tributaries meeting the main river upstream of Ahmedabad while
Sabarmati_River
River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Pakhtunkhwa province, northern Pakistan. It is in the Indus River watershed basin. Kunhar is the main river in the Naran Valley. It originates from the Lulusar
Kunhar_River
River in Maryland, United States
Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to
Patuxent_River
Body of water in the United States
Connecticut river as a large U-shaped bend. In 1840, flood waters cut through the narrow section, separating the Oxbow from the main river and the current
The_Oxbow_(Connecticut_River)
River in Golden Valley and Wheatland County, Montana
control the river's flow: Bair Reservoir on the North Fork, Martinsdale Reservoir near the confluence, and Deadman's Basin on the main river between Shawmut
Musselshell_River
Major watercourse in northwestern North America
Teslin River Pelly River Macmillan River Stewart River Nadaleen River Lansing River Hess River Mayo River McQuesten River White River Donjek River Kluane
Yukon_River
Rivers are natural drainage channels. They collect runoff from precipitation and groundwater and discharge it into oceans or lakes. The main watercourse
List_of_rivers_by_discharge
Dolphin species found in the Indus River
Chashma Barrage and Ramak boundary in 2026. A demonstrable increase in the main river population of the Indus subspecies between 1974 and 2008 may have been
Indus_river_dolphin
Greek river
(Ancient Greek: Εὐρώτας) is the main river of Laconia and one of the major rivers of the Peloponnese, in Greece. The river's springs are located just northwest
Evrotas_(river)
Place in Germany
named after its core city, Frankfurt, and the two rivers Rhine and Main. The Frankfurt Rhine-Main area is officially designated as a European Metropolitan
Frankfurt_Rhine-Main
River in Central Africa; forms part of the border between Angola and the DRC
Kwango River basin has large resources of diamonds in the Chitamba-Lulo Kimberlite Cluster in Lunda Norte Province, discovered in the main river channel
Kwango_River
River in Indiana and Illinois, United States
border of the basin. The southern half of the Kankakee Basin, south of the main river channel, is characterized by the fine-grained sediments that are wind
Kankakee_River
River in Tibet, Nepal, and India
channels were to be dug to direct the water back to the main river bed. The fury of the Kosi River left at least 2.5 million people marooned in eight districts
Kosi_River
River in India, india
The Tawa River is a tributary of the Narmada River of Central India. The Tawa is the Narmada's largest tributary, at 172 km (107 mi). It rises in the
Tawa_River
River in Switzerland
stronger average discharge (MQ), making it the hydrological main branch of the Sitter river system. It originates in the eastern part of the Alpstein mountain
Sitter_(river)
River in Oregon, United States
Santiam rivers, it drains a large area of the Cascade Range at the eastern side of the Willamette Valley east of Salem and Corvallis. The main course of
Santiam_River
Place in Bavaria, Germany
association) of Lohr am Main. It has a population of around 15,000. The town takes its name from the eponymous river that flows into the Main in the municipality
Lohr_am_Main
Stream branching off from main stream channel
flows away from a main stream channel. It is the opposite of a tributary, a stream that flows towards and into another stream or river. Distributaries are
Distributary
River in France
Beret-Garona) runs for 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) to the bed of the main upper Garonne valley. The river runs for another 38 kilometres (24 mi) to the French border
Garonne
Major river in Northeast China
the principal river in southern Northeast China, and one of the seven main river systems in China. Its name is derived from the Liao region, a historical
Liao_River
River in southern France
6-kilometre (18.4 mi) river in the Hérault department in southern France. It is the main river of the city of Montpellier. The river has its source in the
Lez_(river)
River in South East England
the main river. Those tributaries rise from points along the North Downs, the Weald and Ashdown Forest. The major tributaries are: River Eden River Bourne
River_Medway
River in Belgium
Liège-Hasselt railroad, the water flows through the side drain of the rails. The main river begins after the Rida receives the waters of Haren and the Exhaure de
Rida_(river)
Bicycle route in Germany
The Main Cycleway (German: Main-Radweg) is a major German bicycle path running for about 600 km along the River Main in Germany. It starts from either
Main_Cycleway
River in Pakistan
Hunza River (Urdu: دریائے ہنزہ) is the main river flowing across the Hunza Valley in the Pakistan-administered territory of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is formed
Hunza_River
article lists the main rivers which flow in Tamil Nadu. Out of the below rivers, Kaveri, Thenpennai, Palar, are the three largest rivers of Tamil Nadu followed
List_of_rivers_of_Tamil_Nadu
River in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
The River Irwell (/ˈɜːrwɛl/ UR-wel) is a tributary of the River Mersey in north-west England. It rises at Irwell Springs on Deerplay Moor, approximately
River_Irwell
River in Germany
Weilbach is a river of Hesse, Germany. It flows into the Main near Flörsheim am Main. List of rivers of Hesse Water map service of the Hessian Ministry
Weilbach_(Main)
Main river of the Isle of Wight, England
The River Medina is the main river of the Isle of Wight, England, rising at St Catherine's Down near Chale, and flowing northwards through the county town
River_Medina
MAIN RIVER
MAIN RIVER
Surname or Lastname
English, German, Dutch (De Mann), and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German, Dutch (De Mann), and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : nickname for a fierce or strong man, or for a man contrasted with a boy, from Middle English, Middle High German, Middle Dutch man. In some cases it may have arisen as an occupational name for a servant, from the medieval use of the term to describe a person of inferior social status. The Jewish surname can be ornamental.English and German : from a Germanic personal name, found in Old English as Manna. This originated either as a byname or else as a short form of a compound name containing this element, such as Hermann.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from the Yiddish male personal name Man (cognate with 1).Indian (Panjab) : Hindu (Jat) and Sikh name of unknown meaning.
Female
Greek
(Μαία) Greek name MAIA means "nursing mother." In mythology, this is the name of the eldest of the Pleiades and mother of Hermês by Zeus.Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English digne, deyne ‘worthy’, ‘honorable’, or alternatively, as Reaney suggests, from Middle English dain(e) ‘haughty’, ‘reserved’ (Burgundian French doigne).English : variant of Dean.English : variant of Dane.French : nickname from Old French dain ‘agile’, ‘nimble’.Jewish : variant of Dayan.
Girl/Female
Indian
Proper name, Cloud that carries rain
Female
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek Maria, MAIR means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
Female
Japanese
(舞) Japanese name MAI means "dance." Compare with another form of Mai.
Male
German
German byname MANN means "a fierce strong man" or simply "man."
Male
Hindi/Indian
(मणि) Hindi name MANI means "jewel." Compare with another form of Mani.
Female
Swedish
Swedish contracted form of Latin Magdalena, MALIN means "of Magdala."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Benefit
Male
Hebrew
(×žÖ¸× Ö´×™) Pet form of Hebrew Menashsheh, MANI means "causing to forget" or "one who forgets." Compare with another form of Mani.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and northern English
Scottish and northern English : topographic name for a dweller at the chief farm (or home farm) on an estate, Scottish mains, or a habitational name from any of the various minor places named with this word (originally a shortened form of domain, later associated with the adjective main ‘principal’).English and Scottish : variant of Main 1–4.
Female
English
Modern English name, either derived from from the vocabulary word, or a revival of the medieval English personal name Rayne, RAIN means "queen." Compare with masculine Rain.
Girl/Female
French American Greek Hebrew Latin
May. In Roman mythology Maia: (source of the month May) was goddess of spring growth.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Iain, patronymic from Iain, one of the Gaelic forms of John. This name is found in many other spellings, including McCain, Kean, and McKean. In some cases it may also be a variant of Coyne.English : variant spelling of Cane.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Caen in Calvados, France, named with the Gaulish elements catu ‘battle’ + magos ‘field’, ‘plain’.French (Caïn) : from the Biblical name Cain (Hebrew Qayin), probably applied as a derogatory nickname for someone who was considered to be treacherous.Spanish (CaÃn) : habitational name from a place called CaÃn in León.
Male
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Gaelic Ian, IAIN means "God is gracious."
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Cloud that carries rain
Female
Vietnamese
 Vietnamese name MAI means "golden flower." Compare with another form of Mai.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Cloud that Carries Rain; Prophet Name; Rain Clouds
Male
French
French form of Roman Latin Marinus, MARIN means "of the sea."
MAIN RIVER
MAIN RIVER
Girl/Female
Hindu
Knowledge
Surname or Lastname
Altered spelling of German Bayer or Beyer.German
Altered spelling of German Bayer or Beyer.German : habitational name for someone from Boye (near Celle-Hannover).English : variant of Bowyer.Danish : habitational name from a place so named. The surname is also found in Norway and Sweden, probably from the same source.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Voices in the Wind Life
Girl/Female
Greek
Flower.
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
God Suriyan; The Sun
Boy/Male
Hindu
New Veda knowledge
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Excelling
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Highly Respectful
Girl/Female
Irish
Good.
MAIN RIVER
MAIN RIVER
MAIN RIVER
MAIN RIVER
MAIN RIVER
a.
Very; extremely; as, main heavy.
v. t.
To arm with mail.
v. t.
To pour or shower down from above, like rain from the clouds.
v. i.
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily.
n.
A beautiful American bombycid moth (Eucronia maia).
n.
Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase in vain.
n.
That which comes in the mail; letters, etc., received through the post office.
n.
A main-hamper.
v.
The chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.
a.
So tight as to exclude rain; as, a rain-tight roof.
v.
principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (Engin.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.
v. t.
To bestow in a profuse or abundant manner; as, to rain favors upon a person.
v. t.
To deliver into the custody of the postoffice officials, or place in a government letter box, for transmission by mail; to post; as, to mail a letter.
n.
A genus of spider crabs, including the common European species (Maia squinado).
n.
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize.
n.
A married man; a husband; -- correlative to wife.
superl.
Destitute of forge or efficacy; effecting no purpose; fruitless; ineffectual; as, vain toil; a vain attempt.
n.
Any spider crab of the genus Maia, or family Maiadae.
n.
A man who has not had sexual intercourse.
n.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor.