weephole

English

Etymology

weep +‎ hole

Noun

weephole (plural weepholes)

1. A small opening for drainage.
   • 2020 May 20, Philip Haigh, “Ribblehead: at the heart of the S&C's survival and its revival: Ribblehead Viaduct repairs”, in Rail, page 27:

     Repairs or replacement of rainwater downpipes and hoppers, clearing out and renewal of weep holes.