drain
drain Lexical Profile
drain Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A pipe, conduit, or channel built to carry away liquid waste or water.
"The plumber had to clear out the kitchen drain because it was clogged with food debris."
A continuous and exhausting loss or consumption of resources, energy, or money.
"The ongoing legal battle became a massive drain on the company's finances."
A tube or wick placed in a wound or body cavity to draw off fluid.
"The surgeon removed the surgical drain two days after the operation."
• verb
To cause liquid to run out of something, leaving it empty or dry.
"You should drain the pasta thoroughly before mixing it with the sauce."
To deprive someone or something of energy, strength, or resources.
"The long, arduous hike managed to drain all of my remaining stamina."
To flow away or empty out.
"After the heavy rain stopped, the floodwaters slowly began to drain from the streets."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'drēahnian' meaning to strain or filter, related to 'drūgian' (to dry), tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots.
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