How to pronounce "drain"

• "drain" pronounced in English.

• "drain" pronounced in Dutch.

Meanings and definitions of "drain"

Noun

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

Synonyms:

• drain
• drainage

Noun

tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

Synonyms:

• drain

Noun

a pipe through which liquid is carried away

Synonyms:

• drain
• drainpipe
• waste pipe

Noun

a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"

Synonyms:

• drain

Verb

flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat"

Synonyms:

• drain
• run out

Verb

deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy"

Synonyms:

• drain

Verb

empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank"

Synonyms:

• drain

Verb

make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"

Synonyms:

• enfeeble
• debilitate
• drain