rainspouts

plural of rainspout
as in gutters
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof heavy rains had left a large puddle at the base of the rainspout

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gutters
Noun
  • Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Remove standing water from your flowerpots, gutters, pool covers, pet dishes, or birdbaths.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Rainspouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainspouts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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