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drainpipes

noun

plural of drainpipe

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 Kearns family pushes for change In the wake of the teen's death, the Kearns family pushed for Mason's Law, mandating the marking, guarding and grading of drainpipes in the state. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026 His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

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gutters

Noun

Trees would need trimming, gutters would need cleaning, dead or dying plants would have to be removed.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
The renovations will include repairs to the roofs, gutters, and façades as well as the installation of more than 10,000 square feet of energy-efficient glass in an effort to shield the works within from extreme weather.

— News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

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