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dramatic play
  • n  a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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drain
  • n  emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
  • n  tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
  • n  a pipe through which liquid is carried away
  • n  a gradual depletion of energy or resources
    a drain on resources
    a drain of young talent by emigration
  • v  flow off gradually
    The rain water drains into this big vat
  • v  deplete of resources
    The exercise class drains me of energy
  • v  empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
    We drained the oil tank
  • v  make weak
    Life in the camp drained him
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drain basket
  • n  a filter in a sink drain; traps debris but passes water
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