gutter
/ˈɡʌt.ə/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a long, open pipe at the edge of a roof or street that carries away rain water.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you clean the leaves out of the gutter this weekend?”
“The rain was so heavy the gutter overflowed onto the sidewalk.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
Related Words
Synonyms:
drainchannel
Word Family:
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