Main Entry: eave

Pronunciation: \ˈēv\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English eves (singular), from Old English efes; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English ūp up — more at up

Date: before 12th century

1 : the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall —usually used in plural
2 : a projecting edge (as of a hill) —usually used in plural