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Definition of downpipe

downpipe

/ˈdaʊn.paɪp/
down · pipe
Plural:downpipes
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downpipe Lexical Profile

downpipe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A vertical pipe mounted on the exterior wall of a building to carry rainwater down from a roof gutter to a drain or ground level.

Example

"Autumn leaves had blocked the downpipe, causing rainwater to overflow from the roof gutter onto the brickwork."

2

The section of a motor vehicle's exhaust system that connects the exhaust manifold or turbocharger turbine housing downward to the catalytic converter or main exhaust pipe.

Example

"The mechanic replaced the rusted downpipe to fix the loud exhaust leak underneath the engine bay."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downpipe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downpipe
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