gutter

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow, usually open-topped trench or channel, typically used to carry water or sewage away from buildings.

  - "The gutter collects rainwater from the roof."
  - "The leaves in the gutter clogged the drain."

• noun

  A trough or groove, especially one in a road or a racetrack.

  - "The car veered off the track and into the gutter."
  - "The workers repaired the potholes and the gutter of the road."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡʌt.ə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡʌt.ə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gutter
utter , butter , platter

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Variants

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gutter , gutters , guttered , guttering , gutter out , guttered out , guttering out , gutters out , gutter press , the gutter

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Etymology

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Old English gutter, from guttan 'to gush, run'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest gutter in the world is the 1,584-meter-long gutter in the town of Alnwick, England.

2. The word 'gutter' comes from the Old English word 'guttan', meaning 'to gush, run'.

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Related Concepts

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1. drain: Gutter and drain are related concepts as gutters are used to collect and carry water or sewage to drains.

2. roof gutter: A gutter specifically installed on a roof to collect and channel rainwater.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gutter press' refers to publications that focus on sensational and often scandalous news.

How to Memorize "gutter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, narrow trench or channel.
   - Visualize water flowing through the gutter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of rainwater flowing.
   - Link the word to the image of a trough or channel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a gutter collecting rainwater.
   - Use the acronym 'Gutter: Grabs Underwater Trenches Effectively' to remember the word.

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