Gutter

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌtər/

Gutter (noun)

  1. A narrow channel at the side of a road that carries rainwater away.
  2. A long metal or plastic strip along the edge of a roof that collects rainwater and sends it to a pipe.
  3. The narrow channel at the side of a bowling lane where a ball can fall and be lost.

Examples

  • Rainwater runs into the gutter along the road.
  • The city cleaned the gutter after heavy rain.