gutter

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
  2. noun misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
  3. noun a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)

Etymology

From Middle English gutter, guttur, goter, from Anglo-Norman guttere, from Old French goutiere (French gouttière), ultimately from Latin gutta (“drop”).

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