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eaves Definition and Meaning in English (eaves definition)

noun
Synonyms:overhangprojection
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Eaves definition: The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building, providing shelter and directing rainwater away.

Definitions of Eaves

  1. 1noun

    The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building, providing shelter and directing rainwater away.

Example Sentences

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“Birds often build nests under the eaves of the house.”

casual

“The heavy rain dripped from the eaves.”

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Eaves definition: The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building, providing shelter and directing rainwater away.
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'Eaves' translates to 'eaves' in English. Eaves definition: The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building, providing shelter and directing rainwater away.
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