storm drain
English
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Etymology
[edit]An allusion to their usefulness in catching stormwater and therefore preventing floods.
Noun
[edit]storm drain (plural storm drains)
- (US) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without passing through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
Translations
[edit]conduit for rainwater
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