leaking drainpipe

noun phrase

Meaning

A pipe designed to carry rainwater or wastewater away from a building that has a hole or crack, allowing the liquid to escape.

Examples

The constant dripping from the leaking drainpipe stained the wall.
We need to call a plumber to fix the leaking drainpipe before it causes more damage.

Synonyms: faulty pipe, broken gutter, water pipe issue

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leaking drainpipe

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈliːkɪŋ ˈdreɪnpaɪp

Definition

A pipe designed to carry rainwater or wastewater away from a building that has a hole or crack, allowing the liquid to escape.

Examples

The constant dripping from the leaking drainpipe stained the wall.
We need to call a plumber to fix the leaking drainpipe before it causes more damage.
During the storm, water poured from the leaking drainpipe onto the porch.

How to Use leaking drainpipe

leaking drainpipe (noun phrase): A drainpipe that is losing water. — "The landlord needs to repair the leaking drainpipe."

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