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gutter

Definition

noun: a long, hollow device that is attached to the edges of a roof to catch rain and carry it away from a building
noun: a trough along the eaves to catch and carry off rainwater
verb: to cut or wear 'gutters' in
used to refer in usually a joking way to thoughts that relate to sex
synonyms: channel, cannel, kennel

Examples

('Brit') the 'gutter press' [=newspapers that print shocking stories about the personal lives of people]
He squandered all his money and wound up in 'the gutter'. [=a state of severe poverty]
Get your mind out of 'the gutter'. [=stop thinking that everything relates to sex]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) Brother Lancel. We abanon our family names. Quite a family to abanon. The city has change since you were here last. We flooe the gutters with wine, smashe the false iols, an set the goless on the run. Well one. I'm here on urgent business (..)
2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Season: 5 Episode 6