drain

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drain

The plumber unclogs the kitchen drain with a tool.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A gradual depletion of energy or resources: A continuous loss that weakens or reduces something.
    • A pipe or channel for carrying away liquid waste or surplus water: A conduit, often underground, that removes unwanted liquid.
    • A tube inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid: A medical device used post-surgery or for treatment.
    • The act of emptying a liquid: The process of causing a liquid to flow out.

  2. Verb:

    • To cause a liquid to flow out from something: To empty or remove liquid by allowing it to flow away.
    • To become empty of liquid: To lose liquid content gradually.
    • To deplete the strength, energy, or resources of someone or something: To exhaust or use up completely.
    • To flow away or off: For liquid to move gradually out of or away from a place.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The constant repairs were a significant drain on our finances.
    • The kitchen sink has a clogged drain.
    • After the operation, the surgeon inserted a drain.
    • The drain of the swimming pool takes several hours.

  • Verb:

    • Please drain the pasta in the colander.
    • The swamp will slowly drain if we dig a channel.
    • The stressful job drained her of all enthusiasm.
    • Rainwater drains into the river from these gutters.
Advanced Usage

  • "to go down the drain": To be wasted or lost completely; to fail.

    • All our hard work went down the drain when the project was canceled.

  • "to drain away": To diminish or disappear gradually (often used figuratively).

    • Her confidence drained away as she waited for the interview.

  • "brain drain": The emigration of highly skilled or educated people from a country or region.

    • The country is suffering from a severe brain drain.
Variants and Related Words

  • Drainage (n): The system or process by which water or other liquids are drained from a place.

    • The city's drainage system needs an upgrade.

  • Drainer (n): A device, such as a colander or rack, used for draining liquid from something.

    • Place the dishes on the drainer.

  • Drained (adj): Extremely tired; exhausted.

    • I felt completely drained after the marathon.
Synonyms
  • Deplete (v): To use up the supply or resources of.
  • Exhaust (v): To drain of strength or energy.
  • Conduit (n): A channel for conveying water or other fluid.
  • Sap (v): To gradually weaken or destroy.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Drain off: To remove a liquid by letting it flow away.

    • Drain off the excess fat from the pan before adding the sauce.

  • Drain out: To flow out completely.

    • The water slowly drained out of the bathtub.
Related Idioms

  • Laugh like a drain: (British English) To laugh very loudly and heartily.

    • He told a joke and she laughed like a drain.

  • To drain the cup/glass: To drink the entire contents.

    • He drained his glass and asked for a refill.
drain

The plumber unclogs the kitchen drain with a tool.

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

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