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

Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Mosquitoes need only one tablespoon of water to breed, so areas like rain gutters, birdbaths or buckets with stagnant water are all possible breeding sites.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026