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gutter

/ˈɡʌtər/ noun · British & US
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What does gutter mean?

noun

A long, narrow channel or groove, especially one in a roof or wall, for carrying off rainwater. A channel or groove in a surface, such as a road or a river, where water collects and flows.

Example

"The gutter on the roof was clogged with leaves, causing water to overflow and damage the walls."

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