1. A
channel at the
eaves of a
roof for conveying
away the rain; an
eaves channel; an
eaves trough.
2. A
little 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.
Source: Websters Vocabulary