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Meaning of gutters

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gutters

noun

Definitions

  1. A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

  2. A ditch along the side of a road.

  3. 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.

  4. A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.

verb

Definitions

  1. To flow or stream; to form gutters.

  2. (of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.

  3. (of a small flame) To flicker as if about to be extinguished.

  4. To send (a bowling ball) into the gutter, not hitting any pins.

noun

Definitions

  1. One who or that which guts.