noun - a narrow channel or small valley formed by running water, especially after heavy rain; a channel or passage for carrying water away, especially at the side of a road or roof
noun - thin, flexible wire netting with small hexagonal holes, used especially for making fences around areas where chickens or other small animals are kept
noun, formal - something that is an unfair or unreasonable burden or inconvenience to someone
noun - the act of forcing people to accept something such as a rule, law, tax, or belief