The meaning of DRAIN is to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely. How to use drain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Drain.

Reliving painful experiences can be emotionally draining. Operating the heavy machinery is draining work.

Something that's draining tires you out, either physically or emotionally. Some people thrive on spending long days with young children, while others find it to be completely draining. Running a marathon or a …

To or into the condition of being wasted or lost: All of our best laid plans are down the drain.

It's very hard work, it's very draining. This work is physically exhausting and emotionally draining. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

DRAIN definition: to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration. See examples of drain used in a sentence.

to empty by drawing off liquid: [~ + object] to drain a swamp. [~ + object (+ of + object)] Drain the wound (of blood) before you apply the bandage. [no object] The crankcase has to drain before you put on …

Adjective draining (comparative more draining, superlative most draining) (not comparable) Designed and/or used for drainage.

Draining refers to the process of removing or causing a liquid to flow out from something, typically by means of a channel or outlet. It can also refer to the gradual loss or reduction of something such as …

Definition of drain verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] drain (something) to make something empty or dry by removing the liquid from it; to become empty or dry …