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DRAIN

Definition:

[noun] emptying accomplished by draining
Synonyms: age
[noun] tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
[noun] a pipe through which liquid is carried away
Synonyms: pipe, waste pipe
[noun] a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emmigration"
[verb] flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat"
Synonyms: run out
[verb] deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy"
[verb] empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank"
[verb] make weak; "Life in the camp drained him"
Synonyms: enfeeble, debilitate