Drain meaning

What does “drain” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“drain” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.

drain

noun

  1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

    Synonymsdrainage
  2. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

  3. a pipe through which liquid is carried away

  4. a gradual depletion of energy or resources

    “a drain on resources”

    “a drain of young talent by emigration”

verb

  1. flow off gradually

    “The rain water drains into this big vat”

    Synonymsrun out
  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”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University