draining

noun

(countable) The process by which something is drained or emptied.

(countable, usually in the plural) The liquid drained from something.

(uncountable) The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers.

adjective

(comparable) Causing a depletion of energy or resources; exhausting.

(not comparable) Designed and/or used for drainage.

Synonyms for draining

exhaustingadj drainagen siphoningv emptyingn pumpingv sappingv strainingn depletionn suckingn voidancen

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