Definition

A pipe or channel that directs rainwater from a roof to the ground or a drainage system.

Example

The rainspout helped to keep the water from pooling around the house during heavy storms.

Conversation

Did you see that old rainspout on the house down the street?

Yeah, it looks like it hasn't been used in years!

I wonder if they plan to fix it or just leave it there.

I hope they fix it; it adds character to the neighborhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rainspout → It is formed from "rain" (from Old English "regn", meaning water droplets falling from the sky) and "spout" (from Old French "espout", meaning a tube or pipe for conveying liquid). The word "rainspout" refers to a pipe or channel that directs rainwater away from a building.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rain' as the water falling from the sky and 'spout' as a tube that directs that water away. This helps you remember that a rainspout is a channel for rainwater.

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