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drain

UK
/dreɪn/
US
/dreɪn/
drain down
drain off
drain out

Translations

drainnoun
drains
pl
UK
/dreɪn/
US
/dreɪn/
The drain of water from the tank took several minutes.
Le drainage de l’eau du réservoir a pris plusieurs minutes.
ponctionSens figuré, pour une perte ou une diminution importante de ressources ou d’énergie.
The constant demands of the job were a drain on her energy.
Les exigences constantes du travail étaient une ponction sur son énergie.
The kitchen sink was clogged, so we had to call a plumber to fix the drain.
L’évier de la cuisine était bouché, alors nous avons dû appeler un plombier pour réparer l’égout.
drainTerme médical.
The surgeon inserted a drain to prevent the accumulation of blood.
Le chirurgien a posé un drain pour éviter l’accumulation de sang.
bondeEn plomberie, pour l’orifice d’évacuation d’un lavabo, d’une baignoire, etc.
He pulled the plug to let the water out of the bathtub drain.
Il a retiré la bonde pour laisser s’écouler l’eau de la baignoire.
Synonyms
gutter
duct
channel
pipe
conduit
outlet
sewer
drainverb
drained
Past Simple
drained
Past Participle
draining
Gerund
UK
/dreɪn/
US
/dreɪn/
After the storm, the floodwater slowly drained away.
Après la tempête, l’eau de crue s’est lentement écoulée.
ponctionnerSurtout pour des ressources financières ou matérielles.
The project drained their financial resources.
Le projet a ponctionné leurs ressources financières.
viderSens de boire entièrement d’un trait.
He drained his coffee cup in one gulp.
Il a vidé sa tasse de café d’un trait.
She drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Elle a égoutté les pâtes avant d’ajouter la sauce.
The long meeting drained all of his energy.
La longue réunion lui a épuisé toute son énergie.
Synonyms
withdraw
run off
let out
draw off
exhaust
deplete
remove
empty
Antonyms
supply
fill
drainadjective
UK
/dreɪn/
US
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Used attributively before another noun to denote purpose or relation to draining (e.g., drain plug, drain valve).
de drainage
The mechanic opened the drain plug to release the oil.
Le mécanicien a ouvert le bouchon de drainage pour laisser s’écouler l’huile.

Definitions

drainnoun
A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids.
The kitchen sink was clogged, so we had to call a plumber to fix the drain.
A gradual depletion or reduction of resources, energy, or vitality.
The constant demands of the job were a drain on her energy.
A device or fixture that allows liquid to flow out of a container or area.
He pulled the plug to let the water out of the bathtub drain.
The act or process of draining; an outflow or gradual emission of liquid.
The drain of water from the tank took several minutes.
Medicine: a tube or other device inserted in a wound or body cavity for the removal of fluid.
The surgeon inserted a drain to prevent the accumulation of blood.
drainverb
To cause the liquid in something to flow out, leaving it empty or dry.
She drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
To deplete or exhaust resources, energy, or vitality.
The long meeting drained all of his energy.
To gradually remove or reduce something, especially over time.
The project drained their financial resources.
Of a liquid: to flow away or out of something.
After the storm, the floodwater slowly drained away.
To drink the contents of something until it is empty.
He drained his coffee cup in one gulp.
drainadjective
Designed for or used in draining.
The mechanic opened the drain plug to release the oil.
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