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gutter in German

gutter in German is Gosse, Rinnstein, Rinne — gutter means a channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.

gutter in German

Gosse
noun
A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
Rinnstein
noun
A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
Rinne
noun
A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
Graben
noun
A ditch along the side of a road.
Rinne
noun
A ditch along the side of a road.
Straßengraben
noun
A ditch along the side of a road.
Regenrinne
noun
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
Dachrinne
noun
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
Gang
noun
Any narrow channel or groove, such as one formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing.
Nut
noun
Any narrow channel or groove, such as one formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing.
Spaltenabstand
noun
(typography) A space between printed columns of text.
Drainage
noun
(British) A drainage channel.
Entwässerungskanal
noun
(British) A drainage channel.
Kanal
noun
(British) A drainage channel.
Gosse
noun
(figuratively) A low, vulgar state.
ausspülen
verb
To flow or stream; to form gutters. [from late 14th c.]

What does "gutter" mean?

  1. noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
    "Leaves had clogged the gutter, so water was spilling over the edge of the roof."
  2. noun A morally low or degrading state or environment.
    "He claimed the tabloid had dragged the whole story into the gutter."
  3. verb (of a candle flame) To flicker unsteadily as it burns down, as if about to go out.
    "The candle guttered in the draught before finally dying out."
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gutter in a sentence

  • Leaves had clogged the gutter, so water was spilling over the edge of the roof.
  • The car splashed through a puddle in the gutter as it passed.
  • He claimed the tabloid had dragged the whole story into the gutter.
  • The candle guttered in the draught before finally dying out.

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What is "gutter" in German?

"gutter" in German is Gosse, Rinnstein, Rinne. gutter means: A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.

How do you use "gutter" in a sentence?

Example: "Leaves had clogged the gutter, so water was spilling over the edge of the roof." In German, "gutter" is Gosse, Rinnstein, Rinne.

Are there other ways to say "gutter" in German?

Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "gutter": Gosse, Rinnstein, Rinne, Graben, Straßengraben, Regenrinne.

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