gutter
Translation
gutter, drain, ditch
Examples
Leaves had blocked the gutter.
Leaves had blocked the gutter.
We need to clean the roof gutter.
We need to clean the roof gutter.
He was born in the gutter.
He was born in the gutter.
Grammar Patterns
((the/a)) gutter a channel for water The ball rolled into the gutter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: channel, drain, ditch, trough
Etymology
From Old French 'goutiere' (a spout), from Latin 'gutta' (a drop).
Memory Tips
Picture water dropping from a 'gutta' (Latin for drop) into the gutter.