Exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

noun

  1. A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

  2. The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.

  3. The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.

verb

  1. To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

    Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.

  2. To empty by drawing or letting out the contents

    to exhaust a treasury

  3. To drain; to use up or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end

    I exhausted my strength walking up the hill.

Synonyms: consume, spend, tire out, weary

adjective

  1. Exhausted; used up.

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