drainable

Able to empty

Drainable describes something that can have liquid removed from it, or that allows liquid to flow out.

A drainable abscess can be punctured to release fluid.

A drainable pouch has a valve for emptying contents.

The wound was drainable through a small incision.

emptying

siphon

Liquid transfer tube

purge · void · discharge · expel · extract · decant · withdraw · eject · clear · unload

control

valve

Fluid flow controller

  • stopcockValve controlling fluid passage
  • spigotLiquid flow controller
  • faucetValve controlling water flow

shutoff · gate · plug · tap · petcock · outlet · release · sluice · overflow · weep hole

design

sloped

Set at incline

porous · contoured · angled · recessed · grooved · vented · quick-release

Opposites
capacity for fluid removal

drainableundrainable

Cannot be emptied

sealed · hermetically sealed · retentive · watertight · impermeable

Family

undrainable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G