draining

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/ Rhymes: -eɪnɪŋ === Verb === draining present participle and gerund of drain === Adjective === draining (comparative more draining, superlative most draining) (not comparable) Designed and/or used for drainage. (comparable) Causing a depletion of energy or resources; exhausting. Synonyms: tiresome, wearing; see also Thesaurus:fatiguing ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === draining (countable and uncountable, plural drainings) (uncountable) The practice of exploring drains, tunnels, or sewers. (countable) The process by which something is drained or emptied. (countable, usually in the plural) The liquid drained from something. ==== Derived terms ==== draining board ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === nadiring