DICTOMETER

DRAIN

1. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   • Drainage
   Definitions:
   • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   Definitions:
   • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   • Drainpipe
   • Waste pipe
   Definitions:
   • a pipe through which liquid is carried away
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   Definitions:
   • a gradual depletion of energy or resources
   Examples:
   • A drain on resources
   • A drain of young talent by emigration
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   • Run out
   Definitions:
   • flow off gradually
   Examples:
   • The rain water drains into this big vat
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   Definitions:
   • deplete of resources
   Examples:
   • The exercise class drains me of energy
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Drain
   Definitions:
   • empty of liquid
   • drain the liquid from
   Examples:
   • We drained the oil tank
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Enfeeble
   • Debilitate
   • Drain
   Definitions:
   • make weak
   Examples:
   • Life in the camp drained him