eaves troughs

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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  • Clean out bird baths regularly, or get rid of them altogether if the population is large, and clean your gutters regularly to get rid of standing water or damp debris where these flies may lay eggs.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Clear all rain gutters so water can safely flow away from your home.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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“Eaves troughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20troughs. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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