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gutter

nounmasculineregional/ɐɫʒɨˈɾɔʃ/rare

al·ge·roz

Definition

A trough fixed to the edge of a roof to collect and drain rainwater.
The rainwater runs off the gutter into the cistern.
The leaves that clog the gutter need to be cleaned every autumn.
Common collocations
roof gutterclean the gutter

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-jarūz' (o canal, a calha).

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