gutter

/ˈɡʌt.ə/noun

A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.

Example sentences

“Rainwater rushed along the gutter and down the storm drain.”
“Leaves clogged the gutter, so rain poured over the edge of the roof.”

Figuratively, the gutter is the lowest level: a mind in the gutter dwells on crude thoughts, and gutter press means the trashiest journalism. In bowling, the gutter swallows badly aimed balls.

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Synonyms for gutter

channel
trough

Related words

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