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drainpipes

noun

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 Kearns family pushes for change In the wake of the teen's death, the Kearns family pushed for Mason's Law, mandating the marking, guarding and grading of drainpipes in the state. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026 His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

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gutters

Noun

Standing urinals in the form of gutters are found at some Roman public buildings, such as the Colosseum.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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