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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.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaves trough
gutter
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Intermittent daytime lane closures will be required for the project, which consists of replacing the concrete median, installing of curb and gutters as well as milling and resurfacing from the intersection to about 800 feet west, according to an Illinois Department of Transportation news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Water that pools near the foundation accelerates the soil-movement problems described above, so inspectors look at slope, gutters and downspouts.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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“Eaves trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20trough. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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