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drain

UK/dɹeɪn/ US/dɹiːn/ fairly common slang uk us
verb (4) noun (4)

verb

1.

flow off gradually

  • “The rain water drains into this big vat”
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2.

deplete of resources

  • “The exercise class drains me of energy”
3.

empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

  • “We drained the oil tank”
4.

make weak

  • “Life in the camp drained him”
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noun

1.
2.

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

3.

a pipe through which liquid is carried away

Synonyms
4.

a gradual depletion of energy or resources

  • “a drain on resources”
  • “a drain of young talent by emmigration”

Phrases

  • air drain
  • brain drain
  • circle the drain
  • down the drain
  • drain away
  • drain cleaner
  • drain cock
  • drain fever
  • drain field
  • drain out
  • drain the dragon
  • drain the lizard

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