Definition of "Gutter" :

noun: a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

noun: a tool for gutting fish

noun: a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)

noun: misfortune resulting in lost effort or money

"His career was in the gutter."

verb: provide with gutters

"Gutter the buildings."

verb: wear or cut gutters into

"The heavy rain guttered the soil."

verb: flow in small streams

"Tears guttered down her face."

verb: burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker

"The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower ground."