Examples of 'drain' in a sentence

Meaning of "drain"

drain (verb) - The action of causing liquid to flow out of something, usually through a pipe or channel
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  • A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
  • 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.
  • Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
  • An act of urination.

How to use "drain" in a sentence

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Leave it to drain on the half moon insert.
The washing machine does not drain or spin.
There is a drain pump in the ice machine.
Eddy there crawled out of a drain pipe.
Route the drain tubing to building drain.
Run your fingers around the drain.
Check that the drain pump is level.
Drain on paper towels and pat dry.
Allow potatoes to drain and cool completely.
The drain hose is in the correct position.
Do not allow the drain hose to be slack.
Drain the oil into an approved container.
The continuous drain is activated by gravity alone.
Drain tank daily or after each use.
It is advisable to drain the tank before transportation.

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Drain fuel into approved container outdoors.
Decide if the drain hose needs to be trimmed.
Drain hose supplied with the unit.
Also check drain line for kinking.
Drain battery completely then remove as follows.
Check for proper drain hose installation.
Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
Battery allowed to drain completely during use.
Drain the good from our hearts.
Water supply and drain connections warning.
Drain air tank after every use.
Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
Drain hose drain pump models only.
Allow water to drain into pan or bucket.
Drain extension needs to be only hand tightened.
The surface and drain are easy to clean.
Drain can be positioned along the wall.
Failure to properly drain condensed water from.
That drain swallowed every ball we had.
Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves.
Open drain cock and empty unit.
The witches brew is down the drain.
Make sure drain receptacle is not clogged.
Real mess trying to flush and drain.
Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.
Clean magnetic engine oil drain plugs.
Service drain outlet with rubber plug.
The unit has two drain taps.
Remove drain tube and install cap.
Grasp black lever on one drain valve.
Slide drain hose onto washer connection.
Wipe tank or tilt to drain before transporting.
Drain the gasoline into a suitable container.
Allow fluid to drain into a suitable container.
Drain the oil into an approved receptacle.

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