drain

/drˈeɪn/

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