weep hole

noun

Definition of weep hole

: a hole (as in a wall or foundation) that is designed to drain off accumulated water

Examples of weep hole in a Sentence

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These linear tubes made from dirt will snake up a home's slab, and possibly allow termites to enter the home through a weep hole or other structural deficiency, Puckett said. — Dana Burke, Houston Chronicle, "Should you worry about Formosan termites? Here's how to tell," 7 May 2018

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