guttering

American  

[guht-er-ing] / ˈgʌt ər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of making gutters.

2. material for making gutters.

3. the gutters of an individual building.

4. the melted wax or tallow of a candle.

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ˈguttering British  

/ ˈɡʌtərɪŋ /

noun

1. the gutters, downpipes, etc, that make up the rainwater disposal system on the outside of a building

2. the materials used in this system

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Etymology

Origin of guttering

1400–50; late Middle English. See gutter, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Some buildings still have antique drainpipes and guttering - often an important design feature - which can overflow in heavy rain, sometimes damaging interiors as well as exteriors.

From BBC

"We have also kept all the colourful lights along the guttering. I think it's a very nice thing."

From BBC

And it’s still a rite of passage among Bardstown teens to see how far across the under-city you and your friends can get with your guttering Bic lighters and your courage.

From Salon

Pest controllers are not allowed to trap and kill grey squirrels living in guttering or roofs - but once they enter lofts or other rooms in a house they can be exterminated.

From BBC

She pretended to tend to the guttering flames while Richard spoke to his mother, but it was impossible not to listen in.

From Literature