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vb. n.

of Drain, v. t.
(Agric.) The art of carrying off surplus water, as from land.

Draining tile. Same as Draintile.

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adjective

    Causing fatigue: exhausting, fatiguing, tiring, wearing, wearying. See tired/fresh.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: having a debilitating effect
  Synonyms: exhausting, killing

 
 
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