gutter

/ˈɡʌt.ə/ · noun

Meaning

A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
A ditch along the side of a road.
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.
A large groove (commonly behind animals) in a barn used for the collection and removal of animal excrement.
Any narrow channel or groove, such as one formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing.
To flow or stream; to form gutters.
(of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.
(of a small flame) To flicker as if about to be extinguished.
To send (a bowling ball) into the gutter, not hitting any pins.
To supply with a gutter or gutters.
To cut or form into small longitudinal hollows; to channel.
One who or that which guts.

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