Australian English Meaning of drain
drain
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Definitions and Meaning of drain in English
drain (n)
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
drain (v)
flow off gradually
deplete of resources
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
make weak
drain (v. t.)
To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to cause the exhaustion of.
To exhaust of liquid contents by drawing them off; to make gradually dry or empty; to remove surface water, as from streets, by gutters, etc.; to deprive of moisture; hence, to exhaust; to empty of wealth, resources, or the like; as, to drain a country of its specie.
To filter.
drain (v. i.)
To flow gradually; as, the water of low ground drains off.
To become emptied of liquor by flowing or dropping; as, let the vessel stand and drain.
drain (n.)
The act of draining, or of drawing off; gradual and continuous outflow or withdrawal; as, the drain of specie from a country.
That means of which anything is drained; a channel; a trench; a water course; a sewer; a sink.
The grain from the mashing tub; as, brewers' drains.
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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 th
Bleed,Draw (off),empty,Pump,siphon,Tap,Clean,draft,evacuate,FLUSH
fill,soak,wash,water,bathe,douse,soak,drown,flood,inundate
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