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Downspout vs Downpipe - What's the difference?

downspout | downpipe | Synonyms |

Downpipe is a synonym of downspout.



As nouns the difference between downspout and downpipe

is that downspout is 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 while downpipe is the drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

downspout

English

Noun

(en 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.

    • Synonyms

    * downpipe * drainpipe * leader

    downpipe

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

    • Synonyms

    * downspout

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