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gutters

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gutters

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

gutters is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, gutters is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgutters

1noun
  • A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
  • A ditch along the side of a road.
  • A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

    Example: "The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year."

  • A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.
  • A large groove (commonly behind animals) in a barn used for the collection and removal of animal excrement.
  • Any narrow channel or groove, such as one formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing.
  • A space between printed columns of text.
  • One of a number of pieces of wood or metal, grooved in the centre, used to separate the pages of type in a form.
  • An unprinted space between rows of stamps.
  • A drainage channel.
  • The notional locus of things, acts, or events which are distasteful, ill bred or morally questionable.
  • A low, vulgar state.

    Example: "Get your mind out of the gutter."

  • The spaces between comic book panels
1verb
  • To flow or stream; to form gutters.
  • (of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.
  • (of a small flame) To flicker as if about to be extinguished.
  • To send (a bowling ball) into the gutter, not hitting any pins.
  • To supply with a gutter or gutters.
  • To cut or form into small longitudinal hollows; to channel.
1noun
  • One who or that which guts.

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