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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…

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  1. 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 v flow off gradually v deplete of resources v empty of liquid; drain the liquid from v make weak