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Gutters

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

📖 Definitions of "Gutters"

noun
  1. 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. 2

    A ditch along the side of a road.

  3. 3

    A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

    "The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year."

  4. 4

    A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.

verb
  1. 1

    To flow or stream; to form gutters.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

noun
  1. 1

    One who or that which guts.

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