noun a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or sewage
verb to cause the water or other liquid in something to run out, leaving it empty or dry
In cooking, to drain means to remove excess liquid from food by allowing it to flow out or by using a colander or sieve.
In construction, a drain is a system or structure installed to prevent water accumulation on a building site or within a structure.
In medical contexts, a drain is a tube or device used to remove fluid or pus from a wound or body cavity.
In landscaping, a drain refers to a system or structure designed to remove excess water from an area.
In plumbing, a drain is a pipe or channel that carries away wastewater or sewage.
In writing, 'drain' can be used metaphorically to describe the emotional or creative exhaustion experienced by a character or the writer themselves.
Psychologists may use 'drain' to describe the feeling of emotional exhaustion or burnout experienced from dealing with clients or patients.
A plumber may use 'drain' to refer to the pipes or systems they work on to remove waste water or liquids from a building.
In finance, 'drain' can be used to describe the negative impact on a company's finances or resources due to excessive spending or losses.
Athletes may use 'drain' to describe the feeling of physical exhaustion or fatigue after intense training or competition.