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waterspout

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of waterspout

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
  • The waterspout became clogged, and then the roof leaked.
Synonyms of waterspout

drainpipe, eaves trough, gutter, rainspout, spout, trough
Words Related to waterspout

drain, flume, sluice

conduit, duct

aqueduct

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