Definitions

1. noun

A long, narrow channel or groove, especially one for collecting and carrying away rainwater from a roof.

“The homeowner cleaned the gutter to prevent water damage.”

2. verb

To become or make something narrow or low, typically in a way that is considered unattractive or unpleasant.

“The strong winds gutted the old building, leaving it exposed to the elements.”

3. verb

To remove the contents of something, especially a container or a place.

“The company gutted the old factory to make way for a new development.”