drain#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a gradual depletion of energy or resources
examples a drain on resources
a drain of young talent by emigration
Outgoing links
Hypernym depletion
Derivationally related form drain → drain
Hyponym drawing, drawing off; brain drain
Incoming links
Hyponym depletion
Hypernym drawing, drawing off; brain drain
Derivationally related form drain → drain

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