weep hole

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English

Noun

weep hole (plural weep holes)

  1. Alternative form of weephole.
    • 1954 January, “Strengthening of Coquet Viaduct”, in Railway Magazine, page 19:
      The two lower rows of tubes at each end pier were then drilled through to the extrados of the brickwork to act as weep holes and assist in the drainage from the backs of the arches.
    • 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.