DRAIN

• (noun) emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

  synonyms : drainage

• (noun) a gradual depletion of energy or resources

  "a drain on resources", "a drain of young talent by emigration"

• (noun) a pipe through which liquid is carried away

  synonyms : drainpipe , waste pipe

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

• (verb) make weak

  "Life in the camp drained him"

  synonyms : debilitate , enfeeble

• (verb) empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

  "We drained the oil tank"

• (verb) deplete of resources

  "The exercise class drains me of energy"

• (verb) flow off gradually

  "The rain water drains into this big vat"

  synonyms : run out

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