nounπShareA conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)"The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged."utilityarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods."During heavy rain, the drains alongside the road quickly fill with water, preventing flooding in our neighborhood. "utilityenvironmentarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething consuming resources and providing nothing in return."That rental property is a drain on our finances."economybusinessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of urination."After drinking so much water, the child experienced frequent drains during the long car ride. "physiologybodymedicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne terminal of a field effect transistor (FET)."When designing the amplifier circuit, the engineer carefully considered the voltage at the drains of the MOSFET transistors. "electronicsdevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn outhole."The plumber unclogged the kitchen drains. "utilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drink."After a long hike, cold water was one of the most refreshing drains. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lose liquid."The clogged sink drained slowly."utilityenvironmentfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow gradually."The water of low ground drains off."environmentnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause liquid to flow out of."The plumber drains the sink to fix the pipe. "utilityenvironmentnaturefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convert a perennially wet place into a dry one."They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built."environmentagricultureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deplete of energy or resources."The stress of this job is really draining me."energybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust."Working overtime every day drains my energy. "energyutilityenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo filter."The coffee filter drains the grounds from the brewed coffee. "utilityenvironmenttechnologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall off the bottom of the playfield.""In pinball, the ball drains when it falls between the flippers." "entertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
