Drain - Definition

n 1: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run
out of it [syn: drain, drainage]
2: tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to
remove unwanted material
3: a pipe through which liquid is carried away [syn: drain,
drainpipe, waste pipe]
4: a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on
resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"
v 1: flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big
vat" [syn: drain, 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" [syn: enfeeble,
debilitate, drain]