drain
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Definition of drain:
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material a pipe through which liquid is carried away a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration" flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat" 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" |