Definition of drains

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  • drains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • drains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • drains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of drains

  • flow off gradually (verb)

    Examples

    1. The rain water drains into this big vat

    Synonyms

    1. run out
  • a pipe through which liquid is carried away (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. drainpipe
    2. waste pipe
  • make weak (verb)

    Examples

    1. Life in the camp drained him

    Synonyms

    1. debilitate
    2. enfeeble
  • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. drainage
  • a gradual depletion of energy or resources (noun)

    Examples

    1. a drain on resources
    2. a drain of young talent by emigration
  • deplete of resources (verb)

    Examples

    1. The exercise class drains me of energy
  • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from (verb)

    Examples

    1. We drained the oil tank
  • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material (noun)

See definition of drains in Merriam Webster