drain

B2
Pronunciation
/dɹeɪn/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

Example Sentences
  • The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged.
2 Definition

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.

3 Definition

Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.

Example Sentences
  • That rental property is a drain on our finances.
4 Definition

An act of urination.

5 Definition

One terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).

6 Definition

An outhole.

7 Definition

A drink.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To lose liquid.

Example Sentences
  • The clogged sink drained slowly.
2 Definition

To flow gradually.

Example Sentences
  • The water of low ground drains off.
3 Definition

To cause liquid to flow out of.

Example Sentences
  • Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water.
4 Definition

To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.

Example Sentences
  • They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built.
5 Definition

To deplete of energy or resources.

Example Sentences
  • The stress of this job is really draining me.
6 Definition

To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

7 Definition

To filter.

8 Definition

To fall off the bottom of the playfield.