gutter

/ˈɡʌt.ə/noun

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

Example sentence

“Rainwater rushed along the gutter and down the storm drain.”

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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