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Drains

/dɹeɪnz/

A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

📖 Definitions of "Drains"

noun

1
A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
"The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged."
2
An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
3
Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
"That rental property is a drain on our finances."
4
An act of urination.

verb

1
To lose liquid.
"The clogged sink drained slowly."
2
To flow gradually.
"The water of low ground drains off."
3
To cause liquid to flow out of.
"Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water."
4
To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
"They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built."

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