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drain

verb/iʃ.ku.ˈʁeɾ/medium

es·cor·rer

Definition

To cause a liquid (usually water) to flow out of something, letting it drip or run; to allow a liquid to exit by dripping or flowing.
Drain the potatoes before mashing them.
Let the dishes drain on the rack.
Common collocations
drain the waterdrain the pastadrain welllet drain

Etymology

Do latim 'excurrĕre'.

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