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drain
Definition:
(nou) emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it (nou) tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material (nou) a pipe through which liquid is carried away (nou) a gradual depletion of energy or resources
Phonetic Transcription:
dreɪn
Examples:
During the drain cycle, the pump directs the water into the drain hose.
Marge uses Burly paper towels to drain the water from the quarry.
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