draw off

verb

1. tr to cause (a liquid) to flow from something
2. to withdraw (troops)

Example Sentences

By keeping her head to the southward, she was able in a short time gradually to draw off-shore.

From Project Gutenberg

The condenser is of the same construction as the separator and is provided with a gage glass and a draw-off cock.

From Project Gutenberg

This is thoroughly drained for half an hour, through the draw-off cock.

From Project Gutenberg

The upper bottom is perforated and between the two bottoms is a draw-off pipe and a pipe for the inlet of water.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bleed
• consume
• deplete
• diminish
• divert
• dry
• empty
• exhaust
• pump
• reduce
• sap
• siphon
• strain
• suck
• tap
• use up