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PRONUNCIATION OF DOWNSPOUT

downspout  [ˈdaʊnˌspaʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOWNSPOUT

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verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Downspout 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 DOWNSPOUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

downspout

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 downspout in the English dictionary

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

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOWNSPOUT


aspout
əˈspaʊt
bespout
bɪˈspaʊt
bullpout
ˈbʊlˌpaʊt
cop-out
ˈkɒpaʊt
eelpout
ˈiːlˌpaʊt
hornpout
ˈhɔːnˌpaʊt
pout
paʊt
rainspout
ˈreɪnˌspaʊt
sandspout
ˈsændˌspaʊt
spout
spaʊt
waterspout
ˈwɔːtəˌspaʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOWNSPOUT

downshift
downshifter
downshifting
downside
downside risk
downsize
downsized
downsizing
downslide
downslope
downspin
downstage
downstair
downstairs
downstate
downstater
downstream
downstroke
downswept
downswing

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOWNSPOUT

about
bout
campout
check out
checkout
dropout
find out
horned pout
layout
log out
on the way out
out and about
sleepout
slipout
talk about
throughout
tout
up the spout
whiting pout
without

Synonyms and antonyms of downspout in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «downspout» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOWNSPOUT

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

Translator English - Chinese

落水管
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bajante
570 millions of speakers

English

downspout
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

downspout
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ماسوره التصريف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Водосточная труба
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

calha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

downspout
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

descente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Downspout
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fallrohr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

縦樋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수직 낙수 홈통
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Downspout
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

downspout
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

downspout
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डाउनसाउट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

downspout
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

downspout
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

downspout
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

водостічна труба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

burlanul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

downspout
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Downspout
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

downspout
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nedløpsrøret
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of downspout

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWNSPOUT»

The term «downspout» is regularly used and occupies the 103.490 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOWNSPOUT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about downspout

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOWNSPOUT»

Discover the use of downspout in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to downspout and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards
A dull thud suggests that the downspout is clogged. Watch for clogs at elbows. This usually has to be checked from a ladder. Where there are tall trees near the house with branches close to or overhanging the roof, clogged gutters and ...
Carson Dunlop, 2003
2
Popular Mechanics
While it makes sense to slightly slope the gutter toward the downspout — about 1A in. over 10 ft. — gutters are often installed level for appearance. And, a level gutter is the obvious answer when there's a downspout at both ends, such as on  ...
3
Popular Mechanics
1 3 Optional leaf separator has an angled screen that allows water to pass through to downspout while rejecting leaves. with the insertion marks to ensure proper spacing; this allows the gutters to expand and contract freely without buckling.
4
Old-House Journal
extra for gutter hangers and downspout anchors. Leftovers will come in handy for future repairs. Typically, local suppliers will not stock a complete set of components for every width of gutter they carry. You may have to compromise on size and ...
5
Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction
For semicircular gutters, first size the downspout from the downspout tables, and then size the gutter 1 in. larger in diameter. For irregularly RAINFALL INTENSITY MAP 8.113 shaped gutters, determine an equivalent rectangular size and use ...
Dennis J. Hall, Nina M. Giglio, 2010
6
How to Fix (just About) Everything
161 Redirect Rainwater From a Downspout Your house would probably be better off without gutters if they simply dump water in concentrated areas right next to its foundation. That's what happens when downspouts terminate with only an ...
Bill Marken, 2002
7
Popular Science
PHOTOS BY RICHARD DAY AND PHIL McCAFFERTY By RICHARD DAY If you have ever tripped over a downspout extension, you know how quickly metal gutter parts can depreciate. One misstep can leave you with more than just a ...
8
Popular Mechanics
Most stoppages are caused by leaves but can be avoided in downspout leaders if strainers are used. After leaves and debris are removed, gutters are flushed with a hose and Do they leak or overflow? Are they protected against rust?
9
The Complete Photo Guide To Home Repair: With 350 Projects ...
Mark the downspout locations on the gutter. Set a gutter outlet at each mark, centered from front to back, and trace around it. Cut out the holes, using a\riation snips. Apply a bead of sealant under the lip of the outiet. Place the outlet in the hole ...
Creative Publishing International, 2004
10
Black and Decker Outdoor Fix-It 101: Projects You Really Can ...
GUTTERS 101 Downspout outlet Left end cap Gutter hangers Right end cap Downspout elbows > Drain pipe hangers ESTIMATING GUTTER PARTS Swing- up elbow GUTTER SECTIONS: Measure total length of run: add 15% for waste.
Steve Willson, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOWNSPOUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term downspout is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Section of copper downspout stolen from UA home
An Upper Arlington woman returned from vacation last week to find someone had stolen a piece of copper downspout from her house. «ThisWeekNews, Jul 15»
2
Family fears homes will slip down sloping yards
The family is even diverting water from the downspout through tubing to try to avoid any more moisture getting into the backyard. The real ... «KSDK, Jul 15»
3
Stop water damage caused by rain, Ian Adams book talk and Stan …
If you see a "geyser" of water above your downspout, you can be pretty sure that the storm sewer from your house to the street has become ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
4
Somebody shot at my house
When we inspected the house in the light of day, we saw that one bullet had flown through our siding and downspout and landed in the ... «Nooga.com, Jul 15»
5
Bright Passages
DENVER — When Jason Story bought an old soy sauce barrel to collect the rain dripping from his downspout, he figured he had found an ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
6
Woman turns to 7 On Your Side after rain gutter fails to collect rain in …
"That's why the elbow of the downspout came loose." The company repaired her gutter for free and extended the warranty another 14 months. «abc7news.com, Jul 15»
7
Plumber: Don't blow off getting your home ready for storm season
Gutters: Make sure your gutter system is clean of debris and downspout extensions are installed to carry the water about 4 feet away from your ... «The Olympian, Jul 15»
8
Alle-Kiski Tuesday takes
A year ago, Vandergrift Council said it was cracking down on downspout scofflaws whose rooftop runoff goes into the sanitary sewers and ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
9
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Skokie
For example, standing water in flower pots, children's toys, roof gutters, downspout drainage, ornamental birdbaths and ponds. •Clean and ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
10
City makes headway on flooded basements
Keith Devlin, of the city's field engineering department, disconnects a downspout at a home on Josephine Avenue in Windsor on July 3, 2015. «Windsor Star, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Downspout [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/downspout>. Apr 2024 ».
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