DRAINPIPES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word drainpipes. (close relations)
Definition of DRAINPIPES
Best Alternative Words for DRAINPIPES
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waste pipe | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pipe through which liquid is carried away | ||||||||
culvert | nounn | |||||||
noun • a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway | ||||||||
drain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||||
leader | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who rules or guides or inspires others • a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers | ||||||||
stovepipe | nounn | |||||||
noun • chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue • a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur | ||||||||
downpipe | nounn | |||||||
noun • The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground. | ||||||||
downspout | nounn | |||||||
noun • A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system. | ||||||||
storm drain | nounn | |||||||
noun • a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water |