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

 
A storm drain.

Noun

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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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