Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Drain.
How to pronounce drain:
US
Drain - as a noun
Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drainage10Tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
A pipe through which liquid is carried away
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drainpipe14waste pipeHypernyms (Closely Related)
pipage11pipe8piping11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A gradual depletion of energy or resources
Example: "A drain on resources"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depletion12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Drain - as a verb
Flow off gradually
Example: "The rain water drains into this big vat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run outDeplete of resources
Example: "The exercise class drains me of energy"
Empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
Example: "We drained the oil tank"
Make weak
Example: "Life in the camp drained him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debilitate13enfeeble13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"After washing the dishes, I let them dry in the drain."
"The clogged drain has caused a water backup in the sink."
"We need to clean the drain to prevent any blockage."
"The drain in the shower is not working properly."
"The rainwater quickly disappeared down the street drain."
Word Game Points
Is DRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is DRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is DRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
