Definition of drain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
liquidtr./intr. cause liquid to flow outtr./intr.
- He drained the water from the bathtub..
2.
liquid lossintr. lose liquid graduallyintr.
- The sink drains slowly after washing dishes.
3.
resourcestr. deplete of resources or energytr.
- The long meeting really drained my energy..
4.
drying areatr. make an area dry by removing watertr.
- They drained the swamp to build houses.
5.
drink completelytr. drink all contents of a containertr.
- He drained his glass in one gulp.
6.
emotion lossintr. gradually lose a feeling or emotionintr.
- His excitement drained away as the day went on.
7.
palenessintr. become pale as blood leaves the faceintr.
- Her face drained of color when she heard the news.
Noun
1.
plumbingpipe or channel carrying away liquid
- The kitchen sink has a clogged drain.
2.
resourcesgradual depletion of energy or resources
- The long hours were a drain on her energy.
3.
medicalTECH. device for removing pus from a woundTECH.
- The doctor inserted a drain to prevent infection.
4.
technologyTECH. terminal of a field effect transistorTECH.
- The engineer checked the drain of the transistor.
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device for removing pus from a wound
Expressions with drain
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empty a container of all liquid
He drained out the bathtub after the bath.
emigration of skilled or educated people causing loss for a country
The country suffered a brain drain after the crisis.
use up money, energy, or resources in a burdensome way
Medical bills can be a drain on your savings.
wasted or lost
All his hard work went down the drain after the mistake.
eliminate or reduce undesirable elements
The mayor vowed to drain the swamp of crime in the city.
laugh loudly and coarsely
He laughed like a drain at the comedian's joke.
take away someone's most important energy or resources
The long war drained the country's lifeblood.
to disappear or be removed gradually
The water in the bathtub slowly began to drain away..
small container with holes for draining water
Place the vegetables in the drain basket to remove excess water.
substance used to unclog drains
I poured drain cleaner down the sink to clear the blockage.
pipe or channel that carries unwanted water or waste away
The plumber replaced the cracked drain line under the kitchen floor.
use up all of someone's money or supplies
The long illness drained their resources completely.
device that blocks a drain to stop liquid from leaving
He removed the drain plug to let the water out.
gradually reduce the amount of resources
Constant maintenance costs are draining resources from the budget.
remove all liquid from a container
He needs to drain the tank before refilling it with fresh water.
source causing continuous financial loss
The old car became a money drain.
flexible tool for removing clogs from drains
He used a drain snake to clear the blockage.
remove energy or vitality from someone
The long hike drained him of energy.
drink a liquid completely leaving nothing behind
He decided to drain the cup before leaving.
shallow container placed under machinery to catch leaking fluids
The mechanic placed a drain pan under the car to catch the oil.
drainage system for excess rainwater or melted snow
The storm drain was cleared to prevent flooding during the heavy rain..
device that removes water or other liquids from an area
The drain pump in the basement helps prevent flooding.
wasted money with no return or benefit
Buying that gadget was money down the drain.
dispose of liquid by pouring it into a drain
She poured the spoiled milk down the drain.
Origin of drain
Old English, dreahnian (to drain)
Terms with drain included in their meaning
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plumbing
plug for blocking a bathtub drain
water
flow out or drain into another body
plumbing
clear a clogged drain by feeding a flexible metal cable
drain energy
exhaust through overuse or stress
plumbing
stopper used to block the drain of a bathtub
financial drain
thing that keeps costing money without giving value back
household
object blocking sink drain to hold water
cleaning
send something down the drain with water
exploitative behavior
attach to someone to take advantage or drain resources
system drain
person or thing consuming more resources than necessary
plants
drain liquid from a plant or tree
seeping
drain or seep through a porous substance
plumbing
water in a drain trap blocking odors
drainage
small hole allowing water to drain from structures
plumbing installation
attach to a water supply and drain
environment
drain away from soil, ash, or similar material
supply drain
depleting resources or supplies
street drainage
type of drain for collecting rainwater from a street
drain energy
cause someone to feel drained of energy
depletion
gradually drain energy or resources
plumbing
remove a blockage from a pipe or drain
horticulture
cover the drain holes of a planter with stones
transportation
trough on vehicles to drain rainwater
drained
sent down the drain by rinsing
Examples of drain in a sentence
They drained the oil from the engine. Water drains from the tank overnight. The wound continued to drain after surgery. The intense workout drained his stamina. Constant stress can drain your mental energy. Engineers drained the flooded field before planting.
We must drain the ditch after the storm. She drained the bottle before leaving. They drained their cups in celebration. Her enthusiasm drained after the long meeting. The joy drained from his face when he heard the news. His face drained as he realized the mistake. I watched her face drain when the truth emerged. The bathroom drain was blocked with hair. Rainwater flows into the street drain. The constant meetings were a drain on his creativity. Financial worries became a drain on their relationship. A drain was necessary after the surgery. The nurse checked the drain for blockages. The technician replaced the faulty drain component. A malfunction in the drain caused the device to fail.
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- French:vider, drain, ...
- German:entleeren, Abfluss, ...
- Italian:svuotare, scarico, ...
- Spanish:vaciar, desagüe, ...
- Portuguese:esvaziar, ralo, ...
- Chinese:放干, 排水管, ...
- Japanese:排水する, 排水管, ...
- Arabic:فَرَّغَ, بالوعة, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַקֵּז, נִיקּוּז, ...
- Russian:сливать, слив, ...
- Ukrainian:зливати, водостік, ...
- Hindi:पानी निकालना, नाली, ...
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