exhaust vs wear out

exhaust

verb
  • to tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy 

  • To empty by drawing or letting out the contents 

  • To bring out or develop completely 

  • To discuss thoroughly or completely 

  • To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives 

  • To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely (:liquid) 

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

noun
  • An exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle. 

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

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

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

  • exhaust gas. 

wear out

verb
  • To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion. 

  • To punish by spanking. 

  • Of apparel, to display in public. 

  • To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain. 

  • To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use. 

  • Of a shirt, to not tuck into the pants; to wear in a casual manner. 

  • To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion. 

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