Guttering: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ ๐ง
guttering
[ หษกสtษrษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น calha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฐเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dachrinne
๐ฎ๐ฉ saluran air
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะดะพัััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ rynna
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๆจ
๐ซ๐ท gouttiรจre
๐ช๐ธ canalรณn
๐น๐ท yaฤmur oluฤu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ์๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุฑู ุงูู ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ okap
๐ธ๐ฐ odkvap
๐จ๐ณ ้จๆฐดๆงฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพleb
๐ฎ๐ธ rennibraut
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััะฝ-ัะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แฌแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ su kanalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ canalรณn
Etymology
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.
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- 32531 pusillanimous
- 32532 guttering
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- 32535 breviary
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