In lang=en terms the difference between recess and gutter
is that
recess is to take or declare a break while
gutter is to cut or form into small longitudinal hollows; to channel.
As nouns the difference between recess and gutter
is that
recess is (countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation while
gutter is a prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water or
gutter can be one who or that which guts.
As verbs the difference between recess and gutter
is that
recess is to inset into something, or to recede while
gutter is to flow or stream; to form gutters.
As an adjective recess
is (obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place).