a. : to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely. drained all the water out of the pool. b. : to cause the gradual disappearance of. drain the region's wealth. c. : to exhaust (see exhaust entry 1 …

1 a [+ object] : to remove (liquid) from something by letting it flow away or out Drain the canned tomatoes before adding them to the pot. The swamp has been drained. — often + from Drain the fat/grease from the pan. We have to drain some water from the pool. b [no object] of a container : to become empty of a liquid

to withdraw liquid gradually from; make empty or dry by drawing off liquid: to drain a crankcase. to flow off gradually. to become empty or dry by the gradual flowing off of liquid or moisture: This land drains into the Mississippi. something, as a pipe or conduit, by which a liquid drains.

drain 1. A pipe or channel by which liquid is drawn off. 2. Medicine A device, such as a tube, inserted into the opening of a wound or body cavity to facilitate discharge of... 3. The act or process of draining.

noun a gradual depletion of energy or resources “a drain on resources” “a drain of young talent by emigration” see more verb empty of liquid; drain the liquid from “We drained the oil tank” see more verb flow off gradually “The rain water drains into this big vat” synonyms: run out see more verb deplete of resources

Drain: to remove (liquid) gradually or completely. Synonyms: bleed, draft, draw (off)… Antonyms: fill, renew, replace… Find the right word.

the system of pipes, openings in the ground, or other devices that are used for carrying away waste matter and water: There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains. See more. [ C ] US (UK plughole) a hole in a bath, sink, etc. through which water flows away and into which you can put a plug.

drain noun [ C ] us / dreɪn / a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids: She spilled some sugar in the sink and washed it down the drain. Something that is a drain on you …

To exhaust of liquid contents by drawing them off; to make gradually dry or empty; to remove surface water, as from streets, by gutters, etc.; to deprive of moisture; hence, to exhaust; to empty of wealth, resources, or the like; as, to drain a country of its specie. To filter. To flow gradually; as, the water of low ground drains off.

28/11/2022 · drain in British English 1. a pipe or channel that carries off water, sewage, etc. 2. an instance or cause of continuous diminution in resources or energy; depletion. 3. surgery a device, such as a tube, for insertion into a wound, incision, or bodily cavity to drain off pus, etc. 4. ...