eavestrough

== English == === Alternative forms === eave trough, eave-trough, eaves trough, eaves-trough === Etymology === 1813 eaves-trough, 1817 eave trough, 1870 eavestrough, from eaves +‎ trough. === Noun === eavestrough (countable and uncountable, plural eavestroughs) (dated, Canada, Upper Midwestern US, Western US) A trough under the eaves of a building for draining water from the roof; gutter. ==== Synonyms ==== eavestroughing, eaves-troughing (especially US and British) gutter rain gutter ==== Derived terms ==== eavestrougher eavestroughing ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====