noun
- pipes or channels that carry away water or other liquids
verb
- removes liquid from something by allowing it to flow away
- uses up or depletes gradually
- flows away or disappears gradually
Examples
- The storm drains were clogged with leaves.
- She drains the pasta water into the sink.
- The long illness drains his energy completely.
- Water slowly drains from the bathtub.
- The city installed new drains on every street corner.
- He drains the oil from the car engine.
- This project drains our budget quickly.