drain
Definition
- n. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
- n. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- n. a pipe through which liquid is carried away
- n. a gradual depletion of energy or resources
Word forms
- Past participle
- drained
- Present participle
- draining
- Past tense
- drained
- Third person singular
- drains
Example sentences
n.
The drain in the backyard was clogged with leaves.
vt.
He drained the last bit of juice from the bottle.
vi.
The water in the sink slowly drained away.