Thesaurus results for EAVES TROUGH

eaves trough

noun

Definition of eaves trough

as in gutter

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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Recent Examples of eaves trough Gutters in the shape of troughs are installed along the eaves, which is why they are sometimes referred to as eaves troughs. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024

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gutter

Noun

How Rain Barrels Work Rain barrels collect water from roofs or catchment surfaces through gutters, directing it into a storage container, says Eric Nieusma, a regenerative and organic farmer.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026