A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

A ditch along the side of a road.

A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

“The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year.”

To flow or stream; to form gutters.

(of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.

(of a small flame) To flicker as if about to be extinguished.