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KK Pronunciation

〔 dren 〕

Pronunciation

〔 drein 〕


Overview of noun drain

The noun drain has 4 senses


  • drain, drainage -- (emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it)

  • drain -- (tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material)

  • drain, drainpipe, waste pipe -- (a pipe through which liquid is carried away)

  • drain -- (a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration")


Overview of verb drain

The verb drain has 4 senses


  • drain, run out -- (flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat")

  • drain -- (deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy")

  • drain -- (empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank")

  • enfeeble, debilitate, drain -- (make weak; "Life in the camp drained him")