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DRAIN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Drain.

How to pronounce drain:

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Drain - as a noun

Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drainage

Tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

A pipe through which liquid is carried away

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drainpipewaste pipe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pipagepipepiping
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A gradual depletion of energy or resources

Example: "A drain on resources"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depletion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drain - as a verb

Flow off gradually

Example: "The rain water drains into this big vat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run out

Deplete of resources

Example: "The exercise class drains me of energy"

Empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

Example: "We drained the oil tank"

Make weak

Example: "Life in the camp drained him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debilitateenfeeble
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"After washing the dishes, I let them dry in the drain."
"The clogged drain has caused a water backup in the sink."
"We need to clean the drain to prevent any blockage."
"The drain in the shower is not working properly."
"The rainwater quickly disappeared down the street drain."
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Word Game Points

Is DRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is DRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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