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guttered

/ˈɡʌtərd/ /ˈɡʌtəd/

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verb

To flow or stream; to form gutters.

Examples :

"The heavy rain guttered off the roof, creating small waterfalls at the edges. "

nature weather environment

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verb

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

Examples :

"The old candle guttered quickly in the draft from the open window, leaving a pool of wax on the table. "

energy material action

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verb

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

Examples :

"The candle flame guttered as the wind picked up outside the classroom. "

energy physics nature phenomena

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verb

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

Examples :

"The bowler guttered the ball on his first turn, so he got a zero. "

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verb

To supply with a gutter or gutters.

Examples :

"The homeowner guttered the roof of his new shed to prevent water damage. "

architecture building utility

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verb

To cut or form into small longitudinal hollows; to channel.

Examples :

"The carpenter guttered the wood to create channels for the electrical wires. "

utility building architecture technical

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adjective

Unable to get into the slipstream of the echelon, by reason of the limited width of the road.

Examples :

"Due to the narrow country lane, the cyclist found himself guttered and unable to join the faster echelon forming in front. "

sport vehicle traffic