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, 25 Jan. 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drainpipes
gutters
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Check that gutters are firmly attached and not pulling away from the roofline.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Drainpipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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