gutters

7 definitions • 4 examples

the edge of a road where rain flows away

an open pipe, usually at the lower edge of a roof, that collects and carries away rain

the lowest level, especially of society:

Born to a poverty-stricken family, she dragged herself out of the gutter to become a successful business owner.

(of a flame or candle) to burn unevenly and weakly, especially before completely stopping burning:

a guttering candle

a channel at the lower edge of a roof for carrying away rain, or a side of a road that is lower than the center of the road, where water and garbage collects:

Every fall we have to clean leaves out of the gutters.

a condition of very low moral standards:

The campaign went right into the gutter once the candidates started debating.

Gutter talk is offensive language.