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
noun
a gradual depletion of energy or resources
Examples
- a drain on resources
- a drain of young talent by emigration
verb
flow off gradually
Synonyms
run out
Examples
- The rain water drains into this big vat
verb
deplete of resources
Examples
- The exercise class drains me of energy
verb
empty of liquid
Examples
- drain the liquid from
- We drained the oil tank
verb
make weak
Synonyms
Examples
- Life in the camp drained him