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Drain (Noun)

Meaning 1

Tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

  • Tubing

Meaning 2

A gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hyponyms

  • Drawing Off

Related Words

  • Drain (verb)

Meaning 3

Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Drainage

Hypernyms

  • Voidance
  • Evacuation

Related Words

  • Drain (verb)

Meaning 4

A pipe through which liquid is carried away.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Drainpipe
  • Waste Pipe

Hypernyms

  • Piping
  • Pipage

Hyponyms

  • Cloaca
  • Sewerage

Related Words

  • Drain (verb)
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