downspout means A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.
Etymology
From down + spout.
noun
- A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system.