Gutter

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Definition[edit | edit source]

A gutter is a channel along the eaves or on the roof.

Copper gutter system
Copper gutter system

Purpose of a gutter[edit | edit source]

A gutter collects and carries away rainwater.

Fish gutting knife
Fish gutting knife

Other uses of the term[edit | edit source]

There is a tool for gutting fish A gutter is a term also used for a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)

Gutting fish
Gutting fish

Figurative uses[edit | edit source]

Figuratively, the term gutter can mean a misfortune resulting in lost effort or money;

Miscellaneous uses[edit | edit source]

It can also mean the following:

  • provide with gutters
  • wear or cut gutters into
  • flow in small streams
  • burn unsteadily, feebly, or low
  • flicker

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