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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  • Last but not least, make sure to clean your gutters and remove any clogs and debris before winter so that melting snow can freely drain away.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Keep yards well-drained by clearing gutters and creating swales or rain gardens.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Eaves troughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20troughs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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