eaves troughs

Definition of eaves troughsnext
plural of eaves trough
as in gutters
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof rain so heavy that the eaves trough couldn't handle it

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gutters
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  • Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.
    Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • As fog passes through, tiny droplets cling to the mesh, combine and drip into gutters that funnel the water into storage tanks.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Eaves troughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20troughs. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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