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1exhaust — [eg zôst′, igzôst′] vt. [< L exhaustus, pp. of exhaurire, to draw out, exhaust < ex , out + haurire, to draw, drain < IE base * aus > ON ausa] 1. to draw off or let out completely (air, gas, etc.), as from a container 2. to use up;… …
2Exhaust — Ex*haust , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exhausted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Exhausting}.] [L. exhaustus, p. p. of exhaurire; ex out + haurire, haustum, to draw, esp. water; perhaps akin to Icel. asua to sprinkle, pump.] 1. To draw or let out wholly; to drain… …
3Exhaust system — Exhaust manifold (chrome plated) on a car engine …
4exhaust — ex·haust vt: to use up or consume entirely: as a: to try all of (available remedies) the applicant has exhaust ed the remedies available in the court of the State U.S. Code b: to bring (a claim) through all available prior levels of review each… …
5exhaust — ► VERB 1) tire out completely. 2) use up (resources or reserves) completely. 3) explore (a subject) thoroughly. 4) expel (gas or steam) from an engine or other machine. ► NOUN 1) waste gases or air expelled from an engine or other machine. 2) …
6exhaust — (v.) 1530s, to draw off or out, to use up completely, from L. exhaustus, pp. of exhaurire draw off, take away, use up, from ex off (see EX (Cf. ex )) + haurire to draw up (as water), from PIE *aus to draw water. Of resources, etc., from 1630s.… …
7exhaust — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ auto (AmE), automobile (AmE), car, engine, vehicle ▪ diesel ▪ Diesel exhaust contains a lot of soot …
8exhaust — 01. Be careful you don t touch the [exhaust] pipe when you get on the motorcycle; it is really hot. 02. The young boys were totally [exhausted] after playing road hockey all afternoon. 03. The runner collapsed with [exhaustion] after completing… …
9exhaust — I. verb Etymology: Latin exhaustus, past participle of exhaurire, from ex + haurire to draw; akin to Middle High German œsen to empty, Greek auein to take Date: 1531 transitive verb 1. a. to consume entirely ; use up …
10exhaust — exhauster, n. exhaustible, adj. exhaustibility, n. /ig zawst /, v.t. 1. to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person: I have exhausted myself working. 2. to use up or consume completely; expend the whole of: He… …
