Definitions
- A pipe or channel that carries rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground. - A vertical pipe that is attached to the side of a building and directs water away from the foundation. - A tube or conduit that is used to channel water from gutters to the ground.
- A pipe or channel that carries rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground. - A vertical pipe that is attached to the side of a building and directs water away from the foundation. - A tube or conduit that is used to channel water from gutters to the ground.
List of Similarities
- 1Both downspout and leader are used to channel rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground.
- 2Both can be vertical pipes that are attached to the side of a building.
- 3Both can help prevent water damage to a building's foundation.
- 4Both are essential components of a building's drainage system.
- 5Both can be made of metal, plastic, or other materials.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Downspout is more commonly used in American English, while leader is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Downspout is more straightforward and technical, while leader can have a more formal or architectural connotation.
- 3Function: Downspout specifically refers to the pipe or channel that carries water from the roof to the ground, while leader can also refer to other parts of a building's drainage system.
Remember this!
Downspout and leader are synonyms that refer to the same thing: a pipe or channel that carries rainwater from the roof of a building to the ground. While they share many similarities, there are some differences in usage, origin, connotation, function, and variation.
