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PRONUNCIATION OF DOWNPIPE

downpipe  [ˈdaʊnˌpaɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOWNPIPE

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Downpipe is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOWNPIPE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

downpipe

Downspout

A downspout, waterspout, downpipe, drain spout, roof drain pipe, leader, or rone is a pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter. Downspouts are usually vertical and usually extend down to ground level. The water is directed away from the building's foundation, to protect the foundations from water damage. The water is usually piped to a sewer, or let into the ground through seepage. Decorative heads are sometimes added, these being low-height gargoyles.

Definition of downpipe in the English dictionary

The definition of downpipe in the dictionary is a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roof gutter to the ground or to a drain Also called: rainwater pipe, drainpipe Usual US and Canadian name: downspout.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOWNPIPE


bagpipe
ˈbæɡˌpaɪp
blowpipe
ˈbləʊˌpaɪp
cornpipe
ˈkɔːnˌpaɪp
drainpipe
ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp
feedpipe
ˈfiːdpaɪp
hawsepipe
ˈhɔːzˌpaɪp
hornpipe
ˈhɔːnˌpaɪp
hosepipe
ˈhəʊzˌpaɪp
liripipe
ˈlɪrɪˌpaɪp
pipe
paɪp
ronepipe
ˈrəʊnˌpaɪp
standpipe
ˈstændˌpaɪp
stovepipe
ˈstəʊvˌpaɪp
tailpipe
ˈteɪlˌpaɪp
wincopipe
ˈwɪnkəʊˌpaɪp
windpipe
ˈwɪndˌpaɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOWNPIPE

downlight
downlighter
downlike
downlink
download
downloadable
downloading
downlooked
downlow
Downpatrick
downplay
downpour
downrange
downregulation
downright
downrightly
downrightness
downrush
downs
downscale

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOWNPIPE

clay pipe
corncob pipe
drill pipe
flue pipe
gas pipe
half-pipe
Indian pipe
inlet pipe
jet pipe
lead pipe
organ pipe
outlet pipe
overflow pipe
peace pipe
pitch pipe
reed pipe
sewage pipe
soil pipe
waste pipe
water pipe

Synonyms and antonyms of downpipe in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «downpipe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOWNPIPE

Find out the translation of downpipe to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of downpipe from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «downpipe» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

溜子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bajante
570 millions of speakers

English

downpipe
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

downpipe
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

downpipe
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

водосточная труба
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

downpipe
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

downpipe
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

descente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Downpipe
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fallrohr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

縦樋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Downpipe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

downpipe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

downpipe
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डाउनपिप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iniş borusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

downpipe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rura spustowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

водостічна труба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

burlan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

downpipe
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

afleipyp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stuprör
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

downpipe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of downpipe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWNPIPE»

The term «downpipe» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.259 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWNPIPE» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOWNPIPE»

Discover the use of downpipe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to downpipe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Practical House Building
When choosing a particular system, select one with brackets that hold the downpipe a couple of centimetres off the wall - the downpipe can then go straight into the drain. Gutters can be fixed level, but with a fall (about 1 in 500) the water flows ...
Robert Mathews, 1991
2
How to Build Max-Performance Mitsubishi 4G63t Engines
Downpipes. Continuing down the exhaust system from the O2 sensor is the downpipe, which connects the turbo to the rest of the exhaust system. The stock DSM downpipe is a joke—a 2.25-inch OD pipe that's crush-bent to clear the oil ...
Robert Bowen, 2008
3
Home Plumbing: The Complete Handbook
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO FURNISH THE SMALLEST ROOM. HIGH-LEVEL WC CISTERN A high-level WC cistern is the old- fashioned type that is fixed on a bracket above head height, with a long downpipe and a chain-operated flush.
Julian Bridgewater, 2004
4
Mazda Miata MX-5 Performance Projects
Here is the manifold from below, after the downpipe has been taken off. You can see the bracket attached to the transmission bellhousing to the right. This bracket can be removed now. On NA models, it's not necessary to separate the ...
Keith Tanner
5
Understanding Buildings a Multidisciplinary Approach
inlet (concrete') seal keeps drain smells from escaping combined drain through grating leading to sewer 4.12 'Combined' sanitary and rainwater drainage; back inlet gully at right collects rainwater downpipe and surface-water flows Summary  ...
E. Reid, 2013
6
Environment and Services
Falls may not alwa s be ractical where gutters are fixed to fascias. [PIE shows a typical eaves gutter detail. The flow of water from gutter or roof to downpipe is the critical element in pipe sizing. shows how the flow accelerates as it enters ...
Peter Burberry, 2014
7
The Bootleg Caper
But would the downpipe take his weight, which he had to admit, was considerable? He had to risk it, there was no alternative. He tried to breathe some life into his numb hands and then clutched the icy downpipe. Goddammit, his hands were ...
Jack Benlow, 2005
8
Fisheries Management: A manual for still-water coarse fisheries
Downpipe The downpipe can be the most simple and inexpensive structure to install to control water flows both in and out of a still-water. It has several advantages, but also some serous disadvantages in some circumstances. Benefits of a ...
Ian Wellby, Ash Girdler, Robin Welcomme, 2010
9
Hydrocarbons
(91.4 m) downstream from downpipe 4 surface water at center 8.43 8.6 5.5 < 0.5 < 0.2 of muddy stream 660 ft. (201 m) downstream from downpipe 5 30 ft. (9.1 m) belowsea 8.20 8.4 1.5 < 0.5 < 0.2 surface 300 ft. (91.4 m) downstream from ...
Richard A. Geyer, 2011
10
Construction for Interior Designers
A vertical pipe connected to the underside of the gutter ('downpipe') carries the rain~water to ground level (Fig. 3.6(a)). The lower end of the downpipe discharges the rain-water into a 'gully' which is a clayware or plastic chamber installed ...
Roland Ashcroft, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOWNPIPE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term downpipe is used in the context of the following news items.
1
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI Tuned to 260 HP by HG-Motorsport …
Performance enhancing goodies include an HF-Series air-intake system and intercooler as well as Bull X-3.0-inch exhaust downpipe and ... «autoevolution, Jul 15»
2
2006 Diesel Power Challenge Winning 6.6L Duramax LB7
Exhaust: Stock manifolds, TTS Inc. 4-inch downpipe, TTS Inc. 4-inch exhaust, and MBRP 5-inch stack. Electronics: TTS Inc. six-position ... «Truck Trend Network, Jul 15»
3
Simon's Blog - Return Of The Triffids
Not the clearest image but that flower at the top had in fact grown up inside the gutter downpipe! And stretched out it's this long look... Stretched ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
4
Terrified family flee burning Fortinbras Way home in Chelmsford …
I have a broken window and my downpipe is ruined." The woman, who has an 18-year-old daughter at Writtle College, and a 15-year-old son at ... «Essex Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Milltek Sport releases 2014 BMW 428 performance exhaust system
For track cars, Milltek supplies a fully de-catted system, complete with a large-bore downpipe to offer the largest power gains, and ... «Tyrepress.com, Jul 15»
6
Alutec expands Flush-fit downpipe range
Responding to customer demand for greater sizing variety, aluminium rainwater specialist Alutec has launched a number of new sizes within its ... «Specification Online, Jun 15»
7
MINI JCW R56 by OK-Chiptuning
... is equipped by OK-C with a software upgrade and Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system with 100 cells downpipe. They boost the power output ... «Motorward, Jun 15»
8
Checkpoints: Stay ahead of costly repairs
I have found a zip lock bag clamped to the downpipe works, and a cookie tray on a ladder has worked well too. All you need to do is submerge ... «Toronto Sun, Jun 15»
9
A 550hp 2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax Stops Traffic & Stomps The …
... Custom Fabrication install kit. Exhaust exits via an HX40-style downpipe that continues on to a 5-inch Magnaflow exhaust with an AFE tip. «TruckTrend Network, Jun 15»
10
Automotive Exhaust Systems Market Worth $28.6 Billion by 2020
... report "Automotive Exhaust Systems Market by After-Treatment Device (DPF, DOC, LNT, & SCR), Components (Exhaust Manifold, Downpipe, ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»

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