Word: DRAIN
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Definition of DRAIN
- A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
"The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged."
- 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.
"That rental property is a drain on our finances."
- To lose liquid.
"The clogged sink drained slowly."
- To flow gradually.
"The water of low ground drains off."
- To cause liquid to flow out of.
"Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "drain" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "drain" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRAIN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DRAIN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DRAIN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DRAIN:
- # the drain effect
- # master of drain
- # playing with drain
- # in terms of drain
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