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DRAINS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Drains.

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Drains - 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)

Drains - 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

"The drains in the street were clogged with leaves."
"The drains in the kitchen sink were blocked."
"He cleaned out the drains to prevent any blockages."
"The drains in the laundry room were overflowing."
"The drains in the parking lot were inspected for any issues."
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Word Game Points

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

DRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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