Drain

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

drain
noun1

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it2

tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material3

a pipe through which liquid is carried away4

a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"
verb1

flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat"2

deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy"3

empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank"4

make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"[syn: enfeeble]

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Drain drain noun1emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it2tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material3a pipe through which liquid is carried away4a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration" verb1flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat"2deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy"3empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank"4make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"[syn: enfeeble]