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The correct spelling is drains.
How to pronounce drains
/dɹeɪnz/
nounIPA: /dɹeɪnz/
Say it like: Dra-yns
The correct spelling is drains. A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK) For example: "The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged."
Usage Examples
“The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged.”
“That rental property is a drain on our finances.”
“The clogged sink drained slowly.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
- 2.An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
- 3.Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
- 4.An act of urination.
- 5.One terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).
verb
- 1.To lose liquid.
- 2.To flow gradually.
- 3.To cause liquid to flow out of.
- 4.To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
- 5.To deplete of energy or resources.
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