drainpipes

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 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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gutters
Noun
  • Around homes, eliminating standing water (like that found in buckets, tires and gutters) can help keep mosquitoes from breeding.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Drainpipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipes. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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