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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  • Check that gutters are firmly attached and not pulling away from the roofline.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Eaves troughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20troughs. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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