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Meaning of drain
noun
- A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK) Example: The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged.
- An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
- Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return. Example: That rental property is a drain on our finances.
- An act of urination.
- One terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).
verb
- To lose liquid. Example: The clogged sink drained slowly.
- To flow gradually. Example: The water of low ground drains off.
- To cause liquid to flow out of. Example: Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water.
- To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one. Example: They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built.
- To deplete of energy or resources. Example: The stress of this job is really draining me.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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