dramatic play
- n a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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