The meaning of DRAIN is to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely. How to use drain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Drain.

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To or into the condition of being wasted or lost: All of our best laid plans are down the drain.

Reliving painful experiences can be emotionally draining. Operating the heavy machinery is draining work.

It's very hard work, it's very draining. This work is physically exhausting and emotionally draining. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

DRAIN definition: to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration. See examples of drain used in a sentence.

to empty by drawing off liquid: [~ + object] to drain a swamp. [~ + object (+ of + object)] Drain the wound (of blood) before you apply the bandage. [no object] The crankcase has to drain before you put on …

Draining refers to the process of removing or causing a liquid to flow out from something, typically by means of a channel or outlet. It can also refer to the gradual loss or reduction of something such as …

Adjective draining (comparative more draining, superlative most draining) (not comparable) Designed and/or used for drainage.

Present participle of drain. That drains. The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers. Cassie could feel the color draining from her face. Lisa stared up at him, the blood draining from her face.