: a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof
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Redirect your downspouts and drainage pipes.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 An inspector can check grading, gutters, downspout drainage, crawl space conditions and signs of past water intrusion.—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Clean your gutters and downspouts.—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Gutters and downspouts should be properly installed and maintained to divert water away from your home.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for downspout