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Synonyms of drainpipe

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Another word for drainpipe is downpipe. Other synonyms of drainpipe are downspout, leader and culvert.

Synonyms and similar words for drainpipe

nounA verticle pipe carrying water from the roof gutter down the side of a building; downspout.

  • downspoutA vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level...
  • downpipeThe drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.
  • leader

nounA conduit for carrying rainwater or flood water.

  • culvertA channel crossing under a road or railway for the draining of water.
  • storm drainAn access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without passing through...

nounA pipe that carries wastewater from a bathtub, shower, sink, etc.

  • waste pipeA pipe that carries off liquid waste; a drain or drainpipe.

nounA type of form-fitting trousers with highly tapered legs.

  • stovepipe
  • skinny jeansA style of form-fitting jeans with very narrow, straight legs, which often taper inward at the ankles.

Meaning of drainpipe

  1. noun A verticle pipe carrying water from the roof gutter down the side of a building; downspout.
  2. noun A conduit for carrying rainwater or flood water.
  3. noun A pipe that carries wastewater from a bathtub, shower, sink, etc.

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Questions about synonyms of drainpipe

What is another word for drainpipe?
Drainpipe has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as downpipe, downspout, leader and culvert.
What does drainpipe mean?
Drainpipe means a verticle pipe carrying water from the roof gutter down the side of a building; downspout.

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