gutter

CEFRC1

/ˈɡʌt.ə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A channel beside a road that carries away rainwater.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A ditch along the side of a road.

Examples

  • Even the court enjoys an occasional roll in the gutter.

  • Some good-for-nothing at this gutter paper here spread this mare's nest.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɡaɾ.ə]
  • /ˈɡat.ə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

  2. A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

  3. A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.

More examples

In context

  • Muiriel's mind is in the gutter.

  • Get your mind out of the gutter.

  • The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year.

Synonyms

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Leaves clogged the blank, causing rainwater to overflow from the roof.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English gutter, guttur, goter, from Anglo-Norman guttere, from Old French goutiere (French gouttière), ultimately from Latin gutta (“drop”).