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
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Place baffles at the eaves to maintain a clear path for the airflow from the soffit vents.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Homes with a balanced ventilation system have an equal amount of air entering the roof at the eaves and exiting the attic out the exhaust vent at the home's ridges, Klimas said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The two bedrooms are secluded in a separate wing of the house, with the primary suite tucked behind the kitchen, while the pool and raised spa sit next to a wraparound terrace shaded by overhanging eaves.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Seal Gaps Caulk any cracks or gaps in siding or near doors and windows, and seal up any cracks or gaps around utility pipes, under eaves, or around the chimney.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Homes with a balanced ventilation system have an equal amount of air entering the roof at the eaves and exiting the attic out the exhaust vent at the home's ridges, Klimas said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The two bedrooms are secluded in a separate wing of the house, with the primary suite tucked behind the kitchen, while the pool and raised spa sit next to a wraparound terrace shaded by overhanging eaves.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Seal Gaps Caulk any cracks or gaps in siding or near doors and windows, and seal up any cracks or gaps around utility pipes, under eaves, or around the chimney.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Eave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eave. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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eave
noun
: the lower edge of a roof that sticks out beyond the wall of a building
—usually used in plural
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