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1. A channel at the eaves of a roof for conveying away the rain; an eaves channel; an eaves trough.
2. A small channel at the roadside or elsewhere, to lead off surface water. "Gutters running with ale." (Macaulay)
3. Any narrow channel or groove; as, a gutter formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing. Gutter member, one of the pieces of furniture which separate pages in a form.
Origin: OE. Gotere, OF. Goutiere, F. Gouttiere, fr. OF. Gote, goute, drop, F. Goutte, fr. L. Gutta.
(01 Mar 1998)
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