(figuratively) To get rid of the root causes of problems, especially to rid politics and government of evils, such as corruption and bureaucracy.

(construction) An ample space left at the foot of foundation walls for the sake of dryness.

Synonym of Jackson-Pratt drain

simple past tense and past participle of drain the swamp

present participle of drain the swamp

A surface facility that drains into a septic tank

Alternative form of drainlike

A ditch that serves as a gutter running along the edge of a flat expanse, such as at the side of a road, sports field, etc.

(surgery) A flexible rubber tube used to prevent the buildup of fluid during surgery.

simple past tense and past participle of drain out