The drainage pipe
Example: Drainage pipe carries water away from structures
Definition
"The drainage pipe" is a pipe designed to carry excess water away from structures to prevent flooding, water damage, or erosion. It is typically installed underground or along surfaces to ensure proper water flow and protect foundations and landscaping.
Translations
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la tubería de drenaje -
de afvoerbuis -
la canonada de drenatge -
le tuyau de drainage -
das Drainagerohr
Etymology
The term "the drainage pipe" combines "drainage," from the Old French 'drainage,' meaning the act of draining water, and "pipe," from the Latin 'pipa,' meaning a tube or conduit. Did you know? The concept of drainage pipes dates back to ancient civilizations, where early forms of pipes were used to manage water flow.
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"The drainage pipe" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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