word
Drain
Drayn
/ˈdreɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
drain
Dictionary meaning
Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.
Examples
- A drain on resources.
- The doctor used a drain to remove excess fluid during the procedure.
Synonyms: drainage
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