downpipe

noun
down·​pipe | \ ˈdau̇n-ˌpīp How to pronounce downpipe (audio) \

Definition of downpipe

British

Examples of downpipe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think: gutters, downpipes, doors, windows, outer walls, and then focusing on the other buildings on the grounds. Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Will Reportedly Share Pictures From Inside Frogmore Cottage Later This Year," 14 June 2019 Rockstar also upgraded the power with an AEM intake as well as a Mishimoto intercooler and downpipe. Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, "BisiMoab? Hyundai’s Two Best SEMA Concepts Go for Mileage and the Boondocks," 3 Nov. 2017 Looking to save weight, increase airflow, and create a customized voice, the garage built high-performance downpipes and a stainless steel exhaust that cut 16 pounds from the stock system. Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, "ScienceofSpeed Builds a Special Acura NSX with More Wing," 31 Oct. 2017 The new street seal gushed from a downpipe Saturday onto Jordan Avenue, then spread like paint to turn a half block of black into a sea of gray. Daily News, The Mercury News, "‘Cool pavement’ to cut urban street heat gets first California tryout," 22 May 2017

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First Known Use of downpipe

1849, in the meaning defined above

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