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drainpipe
noun drain·pipe \ˈdrān-ˌpīp\
: a pipe that carries rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground
: a pipe that carries liquid waste and water away from buildings
Full Definition of DRAINPIPE
: a pipe for drainage
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First Known Use of DRAINPIPE
1857
Related to DRAINPIPE
- Synonyms
- gutter, eaves trough, rainspout, spout, trough, waterspout
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drainpipe
noun drain·pipe \ˈdrān-ˌpīp\
Definition of DRAINPIPE for Kids
: a pipe for removing water
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