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guttering

/ˈɡʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈɡʌɾərɪŋ/

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verb

To flow or stream; to form gutters.

Examples :

"The melting snow was guttering off the edge of the roof, forming small icicles. "

architecture utility

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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 cheap candle was guttering badly in the draft, leaving a sticky trail of wax down the table. "

appearance action

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verb

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

Examples :

"The candle on the birthday cake was guttering in the breeze from the open window, threatening to go out. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The bowler guttered his first ball, sending it down the lane and missing all the pins. "

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verb

To supply with a gutter or gutters.

Examples :

"The homeowner is guttering his shed to prevent rainwater from damaging the foundation. "

architecture building property

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verb

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

Examples :

"The carpenter was guttering the wood to create grooves for the decorative inlay. "

architecture building utility

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noun

Gutters collectively.

Examples :

"The house's guttering needs cleaning because it's overflowing with leaves. "

architecture building property utility

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adjective

(of a small flame) flickering and about to be extinguished

Examples :

"The candle's flame was guttering, casting long, dancing shadows before finally going out. "