as in gutters
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 drainpipes
Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drainpipes
gutters
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Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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As fog passes through, tiny droplets cling to the mesh, combine and drip into gutters that funnel the water into storage tanks.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Drainpipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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