Meaning of 'gutter'

noun

a channel along the eaves or on the roof

Synonyms: trough

noun

a tool for gutting fish

noun

a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)

noun

misfortune resulting in lost effort or money

Example: "My career was in the gutter."

Synonyms: toilet

verb

provide with gutters

Example: "gutter the buildings"

verb

wear or cut gutters into

Example: "The heavy rain guttered the soil"

verb

flow in small streams

Example: "Tears guttered down my face when my parents told me that I didn't get into the college that I wanted to."

verb

burn unsteadily, feebly, or low