gutter
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡʌt.ə//ˈɡʌt.ɚ/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year.
A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.
verb
Definitions
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.