Noun
/ˈɡʌtər ˈhæŋər/
A "gutter hanger" refers to a type of hardware used to support and hold up a gutter system on a building. Gutters are channels installed along the edges of a roof to collect and redirect rainwater away from the structure, preventing potential water damage. Gutter hangers are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness and stability of this system.
The term "gutter hanger" is more frequently used in specific contexts such as construction, home improvement, and roofing discussions. It's less commonly found in everyday spoken language and is primarily used in written contexts like manuals, home improvement guides, and product descriptions.
The contractor installed a new gutter hanger to ensure the water would flow properly.
Контрактор установил новый держатель для водостока, чтобы вода могла течь правильно.
After inspecting the roof, we realized that several gutter hangers were damaged and needed replacement.
После осмотра крыши мы поняли, что несколько держателей для водостока были повреждены и нуждались в замене.
Always choose high-quality materials for your gutter hangers to avoid issues in the future.
Всегда выбирайте качественные материалы для ваших держателей для водостока, чтобы избежать проблем в будущем.
While "gutter hanger" itself may not be used in many idiomatic expressions, the concept of "gutter" can often be found in idiomatic phrases relating to rain, water, or metaphorical references to low points or negative situations. Here are a few idiomatic expressions involving "gutter":
"Out of the gutter" - Refers to rising from a low point in life or improving one’s circumstances.
He managed to turn his life around and finally got out of the gutter.
Ему удалось изменить свою жизнь и наконец выбраться из канавы.
"Gutter politics" - Refers to dishonest or unethical political strategies.
The campaign was filled with gutter politics that tarnished the candidates’ reputations.
Кампания была наполнена грязной политикой, что испортило репутацию кандидатов.
"Gutter level" - Indicates a very low or base level of behavior or attitude.
Their gutter-level insults did nothing to resolve the conflict.
Их оскорбления на уровне канавы ничего не решили в конфликте.
The term "gutter" originates from the Old French word gouttière, which means "a tract of land for drainage." It was adopted in English around the late middle ages. The word "hanger" comes from the Old English word hangian, which means "to hang." Thus, "gutter hanger" essentially describes a device that hangs a gutter.