Definitions for drain

Definitions for (noun) drain

Main entry: drain, drainage

Definition: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it


Main entry: drain

Definition: a gradual depletion of energy or resources

Usage: a drain on resources; a drain of young talent by emigration


Main entry: drain, drainpipe, waste pipe

Definition: a pipe through which liquid is carried away


Main entry: drain

Definition: tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material


Definitions for (verb) drain

Main entry: enfeeble, drain, debilitate

Definition: make weak

Usage: Life in the camp drained him


Main entry: drain

Definition: empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

Usage: We drained the oil tank


Main entry: drain

Definition: deplete of resources

Usage: The exercise class drains me of energy


Main entry: run out, drain

Definition: flow off gradually

Usage: The rain water drains into this big vat


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