What is the meaning of draining?

verb

  • Flow off gradually.
    • usage: "The rain water drains into this big vat"
  • Deplete of resources.
    • usage: "The exercise class drains me of energy"
  • Empty of liquid; drain the liquid from.
    • usage: "We drained the oil tank"
  • Make weak.
    • usage: "Life in the camp drained him"

adjective

  • Having a debilitating effect.
    • usage: "an exhausting job in the hot sun"
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