Norwegian Meaning of drain

avløp

Other Norwegian words related to avløp

Definitions and Meaning of drain in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

drain (v)

flow off gradually

deplete of resources

empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

make weak

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word drain

avløp

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