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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

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There are no people in her piece, simply 45 silver images of Bowery storefronts and gutters, typically littered with empty bottles.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Keep photos of the roof, gutters and attic from year to year, because that visual record is the fastest way to see change.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

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