storm drain
Meaning
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.
Synonyms
stormwater sewer
storm water drain
storm-water drain
storm outfall sewer
water escape
drainage well
Translations
desagüe
Straßenablauf
υπόνομος
caniveau
caditoia
straatkolk
sarjetaEtymology
An allusion to their usefulness in catching stormwater and therefore preventing floods.
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