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Definition of downspout
: a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof
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Prevent mosquitoes from breeding by removing stagnant water from areas such as flowerpots, plastic containers, gutters and downspouts.
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A cleaned out gutter or downspout will also go a long way to prevent flooding or additional pressure on a home, and parish officials are asking residents to help clear storm drains near their home.
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Inflow results from inappropriate connections on sump pumps or downspouts.
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The roof project will include replacing damaged sheathing and using new, higher-grade shingles, as well as replacing soffit and facia, downspouts and gutters.
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Rain barrel workshop Build a rain barrel to collect runoff from a downspout, led by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.
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As part of the task, make sure that all the downspouts are connected properly to avoid them disconnecting later under the weight of rainwater.
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First Known Use of downspout
circa 1896
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Definition of downspout for English Language Learners
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: a pipe that carries rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground
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