Thesaurus results for DRAINPIPE

drainpipe

noun

ˈdrān-ˌpīp

Definition of drainpipe

as in gutter

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves

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Recent Examples of drainpipe An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Caltrans said workers will be facilitating a sampling of drainpipe cement, collecting watersludge and doing other routine maintenance. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 Inky, a common New Zealand octopus, had exploited a lid left slightly open overnight, crossed the aquarium floor and squeezed through a narrow drainpipe — depositing himself into the waters of Hawke’s Bay. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drainpipe

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gutter

Noun

Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.

— Stephen Hauptman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026