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drains
verb(drain)
flow off gradually
Synonyms: run out,
Examples:
The rain water drains into this big vat.
drains
noun(drain)
a pipe through which liquid is carried away
Synonyms: drainpipe, waste pipe,
drains
verb(drain)
make weak
Synonyms: debilitate, enfeeble,
Examples:
Life in the camp drained him.
drains
noun(drain)
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
Synonyms: drainage,
drains
noun(drain)
a gradual depletion of energy or resources
Examples:
A drain on resources.
A drain of young talent by emigration.
drains
verb(drain)
deplete of resources
Examples:
The exercise class drains me of energy.
drains
verb(drain)
empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
Examples:
We drained the oil tank.
drains
noun(drain)
tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

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