Definitions for downspout
ˈdaʊnˌspaʊtdown·spout

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1. downspoutnoun

   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.

2. Etymology: down + spout

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1. Downspout

   A downspout, waterspout, downpipe, drain spout, drainpipe, roof drain pipe, or leader is a pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter. The purpose of a downspout is to allow water from a gutter to reach the ground without dripping or splashing down the building structure. Downspouts are usually vertical and usually extend down to ground level, although may be routed at an angle to avoid architectural features and may discharge onto an intermediate roof. At the bottom of downspout there are typically features to divert discharged water away from the building's foundations to prevent water damage. This may be a simple bend of, typically around 70 degrees, at the bottom. Alternatively a downspout may lead to a sewer, a runoff water drain or a seepway to allow the water to soak into the ground through seepage. Decorative heads are sometimes added, these being low-height gargoyles.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of downspout in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of downspout in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of downspout in a Sentence

1. Ben Stillwell:

   If the downspout runs underground, remove it from the pipe as needed.

2. Michael Marceaux:

   Go out and look at your downspouts, you should be able to see the water coming out [the bottom] or hear it going through the downspout into the ground drain below. It’s going to be pretty obvious if the downspout isn’t working. … The water will be running over the top of the gutter. Gutters are like anything. You’ve got to maintain them and keep them clean.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Downspout
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downspout