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drain

verbgeneral usecommon/iʃ.ku.ˈʁeɾ/es·cor·rer

Definition

1

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.

Usage examples

“Drain the potatoes before mashing them.”
“Let the dishes drain on the rack.”

Common combinations

drain the waterdrain the pastadrain welllet drain