guttering

[ guht-er-ing ]

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.

ˈguttering

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of guttering¹

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

Example Sentences

Guttering things glittered more than ever; loving natures became more tender.

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What of the hope that now flickered and died in her heart, like a guttering candle light?

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"These old houses are so draughty," continued Angel, looking at the flames, and at the grease guttering down the sides.

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Constans repeated the words half aloud, holding the paper close to the guttering candle.

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This is being written, to tell you the truth, in the small hours of the morning, in secrecy with a guttering candle.

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