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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

   "NR plans to install new aluminium downpipes to carry the considerable rainwater for which the area is known."

Synonyms

All synonyms

downspoutdownspoutdrainpipe

Example

More examples

"The politician climbed down a rainwater downpipe from police officers."

Etymology

From down + pipe.

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