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US
/ˈdɹeɪn/
]
[ UK /dɹˈeɪn/ ]
[ UK /dɹˈeɪn/ ]
NOUN
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a gradual depletion of energy or resources
a drain on resources
a drain of young talent by emigration - tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- a pipe through which liquid is carried away
- emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
VERB
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make weak
Life in the camp drained him -
flow off gradually
The rain water drains into this big vat -
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
We drained the oil tank -
deplete of resources
The exercise class drains me of energy
How To Use drain In A Sentence
- Humus being highly colloidal, has the ability to adsorb and retain for future plant use many of the ions such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphates and ammonia which might be leached from the soil and lost in drainage.
- For any of you have done it recently you will know that a great deal of it is about 'issues' such as wheelie bins, blocked drains and planning permission - all of which are really council issues. The Wit & Wisdom of Tony Banks
- After the seacock or gate valve is closed, remove the hose temporarily so that it drains and then use an absorbent cloth or turkey baster to eliminate any residual water in the nipple.
- After such a long time in storage, all the oil will have drained to the sump.
- Transfer the drained veg to a large bowl. Times, Sunday Times
- The black and white images suggested a lunar surface with bright elevated land masses, grooved by sloping drainage channels and seemingly surrounded by dark, still pools of oily liquid.
- The ebbing of his hope drained his faith.
- Remove from oil with tongs and allow to drain on a paper towel.
- Sewers overflowed and mixed with rainwater and entered houses through drain pipes.
- He drained the tank of all water.