Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Drains.
How to pronounce drains:
US
Drains - 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)
Drains - 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
"The drains in the street were clogged with leaves."
"The drains in the kitchen sink were blocked."
"He cleaned out the drains to prevent any blockages."
"The drains in the laundry room were overflowing."
"The drains in the parking lot were inspected for any issues."
Word Game Points
Is DRAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is DRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is DRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drains is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
