weeper

UK
/ˈwiːpə/
US
/ˈwiːpɚ/

Translations

weepernoun
weepers
pl
UK
/ˈwiːpə/
US
/ˈwiːpɚ/
pleureurPersonne qui pleure ou qui se lamente.
The funeral was attended by many weepers, mourning the loss of their beloved friend.
Les funérailles comptaient de nombreux pleureurs, en deuil de leur ami bien-aimé.
orifice d’évacuationTechnique du bâtiment ou de l'évacuation des eaux.
Make sure the window weepers are clear so rainwater can escape.
Assurez-vous que les orifices d’évacuation de la fenêtre sont dégagés afin que l’eau de pluie puisse s’écouler.
pleureurFigure ou sculpture funéraire exprimant le deuil.
The ancient tomb was adorned with several weepers, each carved with intricate detail.
Le tombeau antique était orné de plusieurs pleureurs, chacun sculpté avec un grand raffinement.
Additional translations
pleureuseForme féminine pour une personne qui pleure ou qui se lamente.
Synonyms
weeperadjective
UK
/ˈwiːpə/
US
/ˈwiːpɚ/
Used attributively, especially in construction and horticulture, to modify nouns such as ‘pipe’, ‘hole’, ‘variety’.
pleureurEn botanique, se dit d’un port retombant; aussi pour certains dispositifs de drainage selon le contexte.
The landscaper installed weeper pipes around the foundation and planted several weeper cherry trees.
Le paysagiste a installé des tuyaux d’évacuation autour des fondations et a planté plusieurs cerisiers pleureurs.

Definitions

weepernoun
A person who weeps or cries.
The funeral was attended by many weepers, mourning the loss of their beloved friend.
A decorative figure or carving, often found on tombs, representing a person in mourning.
The ancient tomb was adorned with several weepers, each carved with intricate detail.
A small hole, slot, or pipe that allows accumulated water or condensation to drain away from a structure or device.
Make sure the window weepers are clear so rainwater can escape.
weeperadjective
Serving as or relating to a drainage opening or a plant variety with a drooping (‘weeping’) habit, used only before a noun.
The landscaper installed weeper pipes around the foundation and planted several weeper cherry trees.