noun Download 🔗Share A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK) Examples : "The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged." utility architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An 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. Examples : "During heavy rain, the drains alongside the road quickly fill with water, preventing flooding in our neighborhood. " utility environment architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return. Examples : "That rental property is a drain on our finances." economy business finance asset Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An act of urination. Examples : "After drinking so much water, the child experienced frequent drains during the long car ride. " physiology body medicine action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One terminal of a field effect transistor (FET). Examples : "When designing the amplifier circuit, the engineer carefully considered the voltage at the drains of the MOSFET transistors. " electronics device technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An outhole. Examples : "The plumber unclogged the kitchen drains. " utility building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A drink. Examples : "After a long hike, cold water was one of the most refreshing drains. " drink Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lose liquid. Examples : "The clogged sink drained slowly." utility environment function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flow gradually. Examples : "The water of low ground drains off." environment nature process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause liquid to flow out of. Examples : "The plumber drains the sink to fix the pipe. " utility environment nature function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one. Examples : "They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built." environment agriculture utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To deplete of energy or resources. Examples : "The stress of this job is really draining me." energy business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust. Examples : "Working overtime every day drains my energy. " energy utility environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To filter. Examples : "The coffee filter drains the grounds from the brewed coffee. " utility environment technology process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fall off the bottom of the playfield. Examples : ""In pinball, the ball drains when it falls between the flippers." " entertainment game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading