Vocabulary Entry

gutter

|noun • verb

noun

A channel or trough for carrying off rainwater or waste.

Example Sentences

"The rainwater flowed down the gutter into the storm drain."

"Leaves clogged the gutter, causing water to overflow."

"He climbed onto the roof to clean out the gutters."

verb

Example Sentences

"They need to gutter the roof to prevent leaks."

"The architect planned to gutter the building to manage rainwater."

"We should gutter the walkway to ensure proper drainage."