Definition of rainspoutnext
as in gutter
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof heavy rains had left a large puddle at the base of the rainspout

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gutter
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  • Protect your home by removing decaying wood, controlling moisture, and cleaning gutters and overgrowth.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Suggestions for this zone are to remove combustible items and vegetation; screen vents and fill gaps in or totally enclose eaves; and clear debris from a home’s roof, gutters and deck.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Rainspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainspout. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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