Pronunciation: /wɛl dreɪn/
noun a deep hole or shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine
A1 The well drain in the backyard is clogged.
A2 The well drain overflowed during the heavy rain.
B1 The well drain needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent blockages.
B2 The well drain was installed to improve the drainage system of the property.
C1 The well drain is connected to a complex network of underground pipes.
C2 The well drain is equipped with a sophisticated filtration system to purify the water.
verb to cause liquid to go out from something by making a hole in it
A1 I well drain the pasta before adding the sauce.
A2 She well drains the vegetables before cooking them.
B1 The plumber well drains the pipes to prevent clogs.
B2 The farmer well drains the fields to avoid waterlogging.
C1 The engineer well drains the construction site to ensure safety.
C2 The city planner well drains the urban area to prevent flooding.
adjective in good health; not sick or injured
A1 The well-drained soil in the garden is perfect for growing vegetables.
A2 Make sure to choose a well-drained pot for your new plant.
B1 The well-drained pasta was delicious and not soggy.
B2 The well-drained road allowed for smooth driving even in heavy rain.
C1 The well-drained foundation of the building ensured stability during earthquakes.
C2 The well-drained field produced high-quality crops year after year.
adverb in a good or satisfactory way
A1 The water in the sink drained well.
A2 She opened the valve and watched as the bathtub drained well.
B1 After heavy rain, the well-drained soil in the garden dried out quickly.
B2 The plumber fixed the clogged pipe so now the water drains well.
C1 The well-drained pasta was perfectly cooked and not soggy at all.
C2 The irrigation system was designed to ensure that the fields were well drained to prevent waterlogging.
formal The well drain was properly maintained to ensure the water supply remained uncontaminated.
informal Make sure you clean out the well drain so we don't have any issues with the water.
slang I had to get down and dirty to clear out the well drain, but it's all good now.
figurative His emotions were like a well drain, all blocked up and in need of a good release.
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