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Definition of guttering

guttering

/ˈɡʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
gut · ter · ing
Plural:gutterings
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guttering Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The system of troughs, channels, and pipes attached along the eaves of a building to collect and carry away rainwater.

Example

"Every autumn, we have to climb a ladder to clear the fallen leaves out of the roof guttering."

2

The material, such as plastic or metal channeling, used to construct rain gutters.

Example

"The hardware store sells lengths of durable PVC guttering in several different colors."

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• Rhymes for guttering

• Nearby Words

gutsy
gutted
gutter
guttering
gutting
guttural
gutu

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'gutter', which entered Middle English via Old French 'goutiere' from Latin 'gutta' (meaning 'a drop'), combined with the suffix '-ing' to denote a collective system of channels.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guttering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guttering
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