drain

Related to drain: drain off, canal, surgical drain
See:
  • brain drain
  • brain-drain
  • circle the drain
  • circling the drain
  • down the drain
  • drain (someone or something) of (something)
  • drain (something) off to (do something)
  • drain (something) out of (something)
  • drain away
  • drain from
  • drain from (someone or something)
  • drain of
  • drain off
  • drain out
  • drain out of
  • drain the bilge
  • drain the dragon
  • drain the main vein
  • drained of color
  • go down the drain
  • laugh like a drain
  • make drain babies
  • money down the drain
  • pour money down the drain
  • the brain drain
  • up to (one's) neck in alligators
References in periodicals archive
"On the occasion of Janmashtami, we started the cleaning of drains. We have started this as a movement and within one week we will achieve significant results," he added.
Uttar Pradesh: Rampur DM sets example, cleans up drains
Besides, the construction of markets and other establishments over drains, solid waste dumped into the drainage system is a serious obstacle in the passage of rainwater.
Blame the choked drains for the Urban flooding
He said that there was another drain from lower side of the Superhighway covering Dumba Goth, Malir Cantt and terminating somewhere at Natha Khan.
Small dam near Northern Bypass planned, says Murad
Yeoh said portions of the monsoon drain was already underground to collect storm water runoff from the 278 acres.
Prangin Canal diversion part of flood mitigation project, explains PDC
For unclogging bath drains, you may wish to use a long metal hook to fish out any hair that's stuck in the drain.
Unclog Drains Easily and Naturally: How can I unclog a drain without using toxic products?
Prevention of subhepatic collection may justify the use of drain in avoiding post operative collection1.
POST OPERATIVE WOUND INFECTION IN UNCOMPLICATED LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WITH AND WITHOUT A DRAIN
The 50 non-drained patients in study group compared with 50 patients from other units who were drained. Patients with Graves' disease and malignant thyroid disorders were excluded.
A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED STUDY ON POST-OPERATIVE DRAINS IN THYROID SURGERIES
The collection tank integrated in the condensate drain is always used at optimum efficiency.
CompAir launches new electronic condensate drains for compressed air and industrial gases
He also listed areas being cleaned up to include Akibo Savage Collector drain, Victoria Island; Church gate collector drain, Victoria Island; AgoroOdiyan collector drain Victoria Island; Old Ewu Road collector drain, Oshodi Isolo; 5.00km long Ladipo Collector Drain, FataiAtere, Mushin LGA; 1.98km long Alafia Collector Drain, AjeromiIfelodun LGA; 2.30km long 21 Road Collector Drain, Festac, AmuwoOdofin LGA; 820m long Amuto/Adeniji Adele Collector Drain, Lagos Island LGA; 235.0m long Thomas/Adeniji Adele Collector Drain, Lagos Island LGA; 850.00m long Oba Sefiu Adewale Drainage, Epe LGA and 950.0m long Billy Tertiary Drain, Epe LGA.
LSPWC maps out strategic clearing of primary canals in Lagos metropolis
He said this is the first time the money is being properly utilised and challenged people to go inspect the drains themselves.
Govt finally cleaning 38 storm water drains in Karachi
Chocked drains were posing serious threats of flooding to the cities and towns as well as villages of the district during expected heavy monsoon rainfall owing to their badly worst condition.
Doctors' negligence claims woman's life
He warned that contract will be cancelled if delay witnessed in the drain cleaning work.
Mayor Karachi inspects drain cleaning works
Kim claims the couple opened up a drain cover in their back yard to find the drains completely backed up with human waste.
My house has smelt like sewer for nine months; BLOCKED DRAINS HAVE 'GROUND COUPLE DOWN'
"We get the sewage from the two houses next to us and our sewage coming into this drain and filling up in our garden."
My house has smelled like poo for NINE MONTHS - I just want it sorted; Kim Jones says "It smells like we live on a farm" - and not surprisingly it's grinding her down
Chest drain insertion is a common procedure required in the treatment of pleural disease, and the incidence of symptomatic pleural disease requiring intervention such as this is increasing.
Chest drain size: Does it matter?