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Added 10 October 2026

draining

/ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/ verb

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present participle and gerund of drain

adjective

Designed and/or used for drainage.
Causing a depletion of energy or resources; exhausting.

noun

The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers.
The process by which something is drained or emptied.
The liquid drained from something.

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