1. a system of channels or troughs that collect and carry away rainwater from a roof

1. present participle of gutter; burning unsteadily with a low flame

1. relating to or resembling a gutter; of poor quality or morally degraded
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The guttering needs to be cleaned before the rainy season.
• Ice formed in the guttering during the winter storm.
• The candle was guttering in the draft from the window.
• His guttering flame cast dancing shadows on the wall.
• The newspaper was criticized for its guttering journalism.
• She refused to engage in such guttering behavior.
• The old guttering had to be replaced after years of wear.