dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/eav_MW.json
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{
"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"
}
}