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