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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“Eaves trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20trough. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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