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gutters

  • plural
    of gutter.
    gutter
    noun
    a channel at the side or in the middle of a road or street, for leading off surface water.
  • present tense form
    of gutter (3rd person singular).
    gutter
    noun
    a channel at the side or in the middle of a road or street, for leading off surface water.

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The second adjuster confirmed that the entire roof and gutters had sustained hail damage from the same storm the agent had inspected for.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

When replacing their copper gutters a few years ago, they considered switching to aluminum, which would have been cheaper, but ultimately stuck with copper to preserve the home’s integrity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026

Dr Stephen Grimes, from the university's school of geography, earth and environment said: "This project will transform mundane rooftops and gutters all around Plymouth into portals to the cosmos."

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

"There was no flooding of the event venue, only localized occurrences such as leaks" that were caused by broken gutters, the response continued, adding these had already been repaired.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025

Tarantulas looped from gutters, and pumpkins flashed and growled.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett