Word Information

Drain

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Definitions for Drain

noun
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
Synonyms
noun
tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
noun
a pipe through which liquid is carried away
Synonyms
drainpipe waste pipe
noun
a gradual depletion of energy or resources
Examples
  1. a drain on resources
  2. a drain of young talent by emigration
verb
flow off gradually
Synonyms
run out
Examples
  1. The rain water drains into this big vat
verb
deplete of resources
Examples
  1. The exercise class drains me of energy
verb
empty of liquid
Examples
  1. drain the liquid from
  2. We drained the oil tank
verb
make weak
Synonyms
Examples
  1. Life in the camp drained him

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