English dictionary

drain

/dr/eI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

noun.act

Synonyms drainage

Source: WordNet 3.0
tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a pipe through which liquid is carried away

noun.artifact

Synonyms drainpipe waste pipe

Source: WordNet 3.0
a gradual depletion of energy or resources

noun.act

Examples
A drain on resources.

A drain of young talent by emigration.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of draining, or of drawing off; gradual and continuous outflow or withdrawal; as, the <i>drain</i> of specie from a country.

noun

Source: webster1913

flow off gradually

verb.motion

Examples
The rain water drains into this big vat.

Synonyms run out

Source: WordNet 3.0
deplete of resources

verb.consumption

Examples
The exercise class drains me of energy.

Source: WordNet 3.0
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

verb.change

Examples
We drained the oil tank.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make weak

verb.change

Examples
Life in the camp drained him.

Synonyms debilitate enfeeble

Source: WordNet 3.0
To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to cause the exhaustion of.

verb

Source: webster1913
To flow gradually; as, the water of low ground <i>drains</i> off.

verb

Source: webster1913