drain meaning and definition

DRAIN noun

Definition of drain (noun)

1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
   • synonyms: drainage
2. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
3. a pipe through which liquid is carried away
   • synonyms: drainpipe, waste pipe
4. a gradual depletion of energy or resources
   • "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"

DRAIN verb

Definition of drain (verb)

1. flow off gradually
   • "The rain water drains into this big vat"
   • synonyms: run out
2. deplete of resources
   • "The exercise class drains me of energy"
3. empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
   • "We drained the oil tank"
4. make weak
   • "Life in the camp drained him"
   • synonyms: debilitate, enfeeble