Definition of rainspoutnext
as in gutter
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof heavy rains had left a large puddle at the base of the rainspout

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gutter
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  • Fix leaky faucets, clean gutters and remove standing water from sources like birdbaths, plant saucers, and clogged drains that ants can use as a water source.
    Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Clogged gutters trap water all summer.
    Ryan Brennan April 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Rainspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainspout. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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