drainpipe
noun/ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/
Frequency rank: #19,688 most common English word
Meaning
a pipe that carries waste water or rainwater away from a building.
Example sentence
The plumber inspected the drainpipe carefully before deciding how to fix the blockage.
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