nounπShareA prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water."After the heavy rain, the gutters were overflowing with water. "architectureutilityenvironmentareabuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ditch along the side of a road."After the heavy rain, the water overflowed from the gutters and onto the road. "architectureareautilityenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."architecturebuildingutilitypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA groove down the sides of a bowling lane."The bowler carefully aimed the ball down the center of the gutters. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large groove (commonly behind animals) in a barn used for the collection and removal of animal excrement."The farmer cleaned the manure out of the gutters behind the cows in the barn. "agricultureanimalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny narrow channel or groove, such as one formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing."After years of use, the machine gun showed noticeable gutters worn into the metal around the firing pin. "technicalmachinepartweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA space between printed columns of text."The editor widened the gutters in the newsletter to make it easier to read and less crowded. "mediawritingspacecommunicationtechnicallanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of a number of pieces of wood or metal, grooved in the centre, used to separate the pages of type in a form."The printer carefully positioned the gutters between the columns of text to create clear lines separating each page. "materialtechnicalwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unprinted space between rows of stamps."The stamp collector carefully cut along the gutters to separate the individual stamps, making sure not to damage the printed images. "stationeryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drainage channel."The rain flowed off the roof and into the gutters, then down the drainpipes. "architectureutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe notional locus of things, acts, or events which are distasteful, ill bred or morally questionable."The politician's campaign quickly descended into the gutters when he started spreading personal attacks and unsubstantiated rumors about his opponent. "moralcharactersocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low, vulgar state."Get your mind out of the gutter."moralattitudecharactersocietyvaluenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spaces between comic book panels"The artist used thin, black gutters between the panels to clearly separate each scene in the comic book. "artmedialiteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow or stream; to form gutters."The heavy rain caused the water to gutter down the hillside, eroding the path. "environmentarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle."Because the candle wasn't standing straight, it began to gutter, with hot wax dripping down the side. "energymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a small flame) To flicker as if about to be extinguished."The last candle on the birthday cake began to gutter as we sang "Happy Birthday." "energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send (a bowling ball) into the gutter, not hitting any pins."Frustrated, John guttered his last ball, missing all the pins. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with a gutter or gutters."The construction crew will gutter the new houses with aluminum to prevent water damage. "architectureutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut or form into small longitudinal hollows; to channel."The carpenter will gutter the wood to create a channel for the electrical wires. "architecturetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who or that which guts."The professional poultry gutters quickly prepared the chickens for market. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading