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Downspout vs Drainpipe - What's the difference?

downspout | drainpipe | Synonyms |

Drainpipe is a synonym of downspout.



As nouns the difference between downspout and drainpipe

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 drainpipe is a pipe connecting the drain to the gutter.

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

    drainpipe

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A pipe connecting the drain to the gutter
  • Synonyms

    * downspout * leader

    Derived terms

    * drainpipe trousers * rat up a drainpipe