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guttering

 

[ หˆษกสŒtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

home maintenance

Guttering refers to the system of gutters that are installed along the edges of a roof to collect and direct rainwater away from the building. This system helps prevent water damage to the structure and maintains proper drainage. Sometimes, the term can also refer to any trough-like structure that channels liquids.

Synonyms

drainage system, eavestrough, gutters

Examples of usage

  • We need to clean the guttering before the rain starts.
  • The guttering on the old building was in serious disrepair.
  • Proper guttering is essential for effective rainwater management.

Translations

Translations of the word "guttering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคŸเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dachrinne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran air

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดะพัั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rynna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›จๆจ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gouttiรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canalรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸmur oluฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์ˆ˜๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑู‰ ุงู„ู…ูŠุงู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okap

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odkvap

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›จๆฐดๆงฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพleb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rennibraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัƒั‹ะฝ-ัˆะฐัˆั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ su kanalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canalรณn

Word origin

The term 'guttering' originates from the word 'gutter', which has been in use since the Middle Ages. The word 'gutter' itself comes from the Old French word 'goutiรจre', from 'goutte' meaning 'drop' or 'drip'. Historically, guttering systems were essential for the prevention of flooding and erosion, particularly in urban areas with paved surfaces. As architecture evolved, so did the designs and materials used for guttering, leading to modern innovations such as seamless gutters and various materials like vinyl, aluminum, and copper. The practical function of guttering has remained consistent, but its design has adapted to complement contemporary architectural styles.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,532 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.