Gutter

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Gutter

Noun

  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.

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

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

    "You can decide to use the bumpers to avoid the ball going down the gutter every time."

  5. A large groove (commonly behind animals) in a barn used for the collection and removal of animal excrement.

Verb

  1. To flow or stream; to form gutters. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.
  3. To flicker as if about to be extinguished.
  4. To send (a bowling ball) into the gutter, not hitting any pins.
  5. To supply with a gutter or gutters.

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