{ "eaves trough":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": gutter sense 1a":[] }, "examples":[ "rain so heavy that the eaves trough couldn't handle it" ], "first_known_use":{ "1851, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "drainpipe", "gutter", "rainspout", "spout", "trough", "waterspout" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203821", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eave":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": a projecting edge (as of a hill)":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113v" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Move sun-shy potted plants like Fuchsia and orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) under the shade of a leafy tree or an east-facing eave . \u2014 Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022", "Over the last two decades, Mike Madrid has battled Democrats, Republicans, Donald Trump and a pesky family of squirrels that assumed residence in the eave of his Midtown Sacramento home. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022", "This pick is all-weather-resistant and can be securely mounted onto a wall or eave . \u2014 Emily Belfiore, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 Aug. 2021", "Then, measure from the eave to the bottom of the existing siding. \u2014 Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 12 July 2021", "When joining fascia pieces in the corners, run slightly past the original eave fascia, and butt the intersecting gable fascia against this overrun. \u2014 Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 12 July 2021", "Norman said some fireworks got caught in the eave of the building and exploded, igniting the blaze. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 8 July 2021", "Dumpsters aren\u2019t supposed to be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls, openings or roof eave lines, according to city fire code. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 July 2021", "There are the triangular windows tucked just under the eave -less gable roof line. \u2014 Sarah Bonnette | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com , 30 Dec. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English eves (singular), from Old English efes ; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English \u016bp up \u2014 more at up":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174044" }, "eaved":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": having eaves especially of an indicated kind":[ "deep- eaved", "steep- eaved" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "-vd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-192916" }, "eaves board":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an arris fillet nailed across the rafters at the eaves of a building in order to raise the starter course of slates or tiles":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English evesbord , from eves + bord board":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201513" } }