'drain' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'drain' with 14 example sentences.
- drain noun
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: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
: tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
: a pipe through which liquid is carried away
: a gradual depletion of energy or resources
- drain verb
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: flow off gradually
: deplete of resources
: empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
: make weak
The Berlin Wall was built to prevent brain drain.
My strength is draining away. I'm losing consciousness.
I hate it when hair clogs the drain.
The plumber pumped out the water in order to drain the pipe.
I've drained the bathtub.
On-again, off-again relationships can be emotionally draining.
Use a strainer to drain the pasta.
He drained his glass in one gulp.
Taking care of the boy is a great drain on her energies.
That's money down the drain.
The school drains the pool once a month.
The blood quickly drained from her face.
The war is draining our economy.
The drain is running freely.