Drain Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Drain

Meaning 1 : flow off gradually

    Example : The rain water drains into this big vat

    Synonyms : run out
Meaning 2 : a pipe through which liquid is carried away

    Synonyms : drainpipe,  waste pipe
Meaning 3 : make weak

    Example : Life in the camp drained him

    Synonyms : debilitate,  enfeeble
Meaning 4 : emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

    Synonyms : drainage
Meaning 5 : a gradual depletion of energy or resources

    Example : a drain on resources,a drain of young talent by emigration

Meaning 6 : deplete of resources

    Example : The exercise class drains me of energy

Meaning 7 : empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

    Example : We drained the oil tank

Meaning 8 : tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

How to Pronounce Drain

  • dreɪn