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gutter
noun(gut-ter)
misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
Synonyms: sewer, toilet,
Examples:
His career was in the gutter.
gutter
noun(gut-ter)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
Synonyms: trough,
gutter
noun(gut-ter)
a tool for gutting fish
gutter
noun(gut-ter)
a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)
gutter
verb(gut-ter)
burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker
Examples:
The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower ground.
gutter
verb(gut-ter)
flow in small streams
Examples:
Tears guttered down her face.
gutter
verb(gut-ter)
provide with gutters
Examples:
Gutter the buildings.
gutter
verb(gut-ter)
wear or cut gutters into
Examples:
The heavy rain guttered the soil.

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