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Exhaust

noun
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
Word Frequency: 5.1

Definitions

1.nounA system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
2.nounThe steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.
3.nounThe dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.
4.nounAn exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle.
5.nounExhaust gas.
6.verbTo draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely
"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."
7.verbTo empty by drawing or letting out the contents
"to exhaust a treasury"
8.verbTo drain; to use up or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end
"I exhausted my strength walking up the hill."
9.verbTo tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy
"The marathon exhausted me."
10.verbTo bring out or develop completely
11.verbTo discuss thoroughly or completely
"That subject has already been fully exhausted."
12.verbTo subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives
"to exhaust a drug successively with water, alcohol, and ether"
13.adjectiveExhausted; used up.

Synonyms

consumespendtire outwearyuse upwipe outtucker outtuckertirerun downbeatrun through

Rhymes With

lostaccostfrostlastembossedtossedcrossedglossed
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