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The correct spelling is gutters.

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noun

Say it like: Gut-ter-s

The correct spelling is gutters. A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water. For example: "The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year."

Usage Examples

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

Get your mind out of the gutter.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
  2. 2.A ditch along the side of a road.
  3. 3.A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
  4. 4.A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.
  5. 5.A large groove (commonly behind animals) in a barn used for the collection and removal of animal excrement.

verb

  1. 1.To flow or stream; to form gutters.
  2. 2.(of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.
  3. 3.(of a small flame) To flicker as if about to be extinguished.
  4. 4.To send (a bowling ball) into the gutter, not hitting any pins.
  5. 5.To supply with a gutter or gutters.

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