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drainpipes

/ˈdreɪn.paɪps/
drain · pipes
Plural:drainpipes
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drainpipes Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Plural form of drainpipe: pipes that carry rainwater or liquid waste away from a building or area.

Example

"Heavy autumn leaves had clogged the exterior drainpipes, causing water to overflow onto the patio."

2

British Trousers or jeans with very narrow, tight-fitting legs that resemble vertical pipes.

Example

"The lead guitarist wore a vintage leather jacket and black denim drainpipes on stage."

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• Nearby Words

drainer
draining
drainpipe
drainpipes
drake
drakensberg
dram

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