Drain
/dɹeɪn/
The meaning and definition of Drain, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
“The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged.”
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Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
“That rental property is a drain on our finances.”
verb
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To cause liquid to flow out of.
“Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water.”
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To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
“They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built.”
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