(v. t.) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or
off; hence, to cause the exhaustion of.
(v. t.) To exhaust of liquid contents by drawing them off; to
make gradually dry or empty; to remove surface water, as from streets,
by gutters, etc.; to deprive of moisture; hence, to exhaust; to empty
of wealth, resources, or the like; as, to drain a country of its
specie.
(v. t.) To filter.
(v. i.) To flow gradually; as, the water of low ground drains
off.
(v. i.) To become emptied of liquor by flowing or dropping; as,
let the vessel stand and drain.
(n.) The act of draining, or of drawing off; gradual and
continuous outflow or withdrawal; as, the drain of specie from a
country.
(n.) That means of which anything is drained; a channel; a
trench; a water course; a sewer; a sink.
(n.) The grain from the mashing tub; as, brewers' drains.
