Connect these three: Drain, Stem, Stew.

  • Thread starter Thread starter Greg Bernhardt
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Stem
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding connections between the words "Drain," "Stem," and "Stew." Participants explore various interpretations and associations of these terms, considering both literal and metaphorical meanings.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that all three words relate to liquids, with "Drain" referring to the emptying of liquids, "Stem" to the flow of liquids, and "Stew" as a dish made with liquids.
  • Another perspective introduces a different set of associations, linking "Drain" to "Brain Drain" (the migration of intellectuals), "Stem" to "Brain Stem" (a part of the brain), and "Stew" to "Brain Stew," which is identified as a song by Green Day.
  • Additionally, some participants propose that each word could relate to the concept of 'slow,' with "Drain" indicating the slow drawing off of liquid, "Stem" suggesting a slowing down, and "Stew" referring to the process of cooking slowly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views and interpretations, with no consensus reached on a singular connection among the three words.

Contextual Notes

Some interpretations depend on specific definitions and contexts, such as the metaphorical use of "Brain" in relation to the original words, which may not align with others' interpretations.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in word associations, language play, or conceptual connections may find this discussion engaging.

Messages
19,917
Reaction score
10,945
Connect these three: Drain, Stem, Stew.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
They all deal with liquids

Drain - Emptying of liquids
Stem - Flow of liquids
Stew - Made with liquids
 
Brain:

Brain Drain, a term given to the migration of intellectuals from one country to another.

Brain Stem: A part of the brain.

Brain Stew: Music by Green Day?
 
Each word could relate to the word 'slow'.

Drain: To draw off a liquid slowly.

Stem: To slow down

Stew: To cook slowly.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Replies
3
Views
4K
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Replies
24
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K