storm drain

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

conduit d’écoulement des eaux de pluie

Synonymes

stormwater sewer

storm water drain

storm-water drain

storm outfall sewer

water escape

drainage well

Traductions

Straßenablauf

Sinkkasten

υπόνομος

straatkolk

desagües de agua de lluvia

بالوعات مياه العواصف

Étymologie (Anglais)

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

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