rainspouts

plural of rainspout
as in gutters
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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gutters
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  • 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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“Rainspouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainspouts. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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