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eaves trough

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of eaves trough

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof

  • rain so heavy that the eaves trough couldnʼt handle it
Synonyms of eaves trough

drainpipe, gutter, rainspout, spout, trough, waterspout
Words Related to eaves trough

drain, flume, sluice

conduit, duct

aqueduct

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