dræne — meaning in English

English meaning

• drain noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.

Senses

dræne is used for these senses in English:

• drain (transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
• drain (transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.

drain — full definition

1. noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
2. verb To cause liquid to flow away, or for liquid to flow away, from something.
3. verb To gradually use up someone's energy, money, or resources.
4. noun Something that steadily consumes resources without giving anything back.

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