storm drain

English

Etymology

An allusion to their usefulness in catching stormwater and therefore preventing floods.

Noun

storm drain (plural storm drains)

  1. (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.

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