1. plural of cleanout; the act or process of removing dirt, debris, or unwanted material from a space or system
Usage: commonly used in plumbing, maintenance, and general cleaning contexts
2. plural of cleanout; an opening or access point in a pipe or drain system designed to allow cleaning and removal of blockages
Usage: technical term used in plumbing and construction

Examples

• The plumber installed cleanouts at several points along the main sewer line.
• Regular cleanouts of the gutters prevent water damage to the house.
• We scheduled multiple cleanouts of the storage room to organize the inventory.
• The drain system includes cleanouts every 50 feet for maintenance purposes.
• Spring cleanouts are a good time to declutter your home.
• The building code requires cleanouts to be accessible for inspection.