main (EN)

adjective, noun, verb

adjective “main”

1. most important; chief; principal.
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   The main reason for the delay was heavy traffic.

noun “main”

1. a large pipe or cable that carries a utility service such as water, electricity, or gas.
   The water main burst, causing the street to flood.
2. the principal dish of a meal; main course.
   For my main, I'd like the grilled salmon.
3. (internet slang) a primary account used on a platform or game.
   His main got banned, so he switched to his backup account.
4. (gaming) the primary character or class that one plays in a video game.
   She always chooses the knight as her main.
5. (nautical) short for mainsail
   The sailor adjusted the main to catch the wind.

verb “main”

1. (gaming) to primarily play as a specific character or class in a video game.
   He mains the sniper class in that game.