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gutter

[guht-er] / ˈgʌt ər /


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The persistent plunk, plunk, plunk of icicles dripping into an aluminum gutter — a sound that is less birdsong than plumbing.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Mr Vernon said he landed in a gutter and saw the car passing to his left.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

He made a big wager on natural gas when prices were in the gutter, and he has funded Comstock’s exploration at a time when its rivals are sticking with Wall Street’s strict capital edicts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

The band is currently playing shows across SoCal with gutter punk legends GBH, including a show Friday at the Ventura Music Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

With Dunwing pushing as she flew upwards, he scrambled over the edge of the gutter and rolled inwards to safety.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques