eaves Synonyms
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eaves Meaning
Wordnet
eaves (n)
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
Webster
eaves (n. pl.)
The edges or lower borders of the roof of a building, which overhang the walls, and cast off the water that falls on the roof.
Brow; ridge.
Eyelids or eyelashes.
eaves Sentence Examples
- The eaves of the house were adorned with intricate carvings.
- We sat under the eaves to shelter from the rain.
- The eaves provided shade for the patio, keeping it cool even on the hottest days.
- The birds built their nests under the eaves, safe from the rain and wind.
- The eavesdropper listened intently to the conversation taking place inside the house.
- The roof's eaves extended far beyond the walls of the house, creating a covered porch.
- The eaves of the barn were lined with hay, providing insulation against the cold.
- We watched the eaves of the house as the storm approached, hoping that the wind wouldn't blow the roof off.
- The eaves of the church were lined with gargoyles, their grotesque faces staring down at the people below.
- The eaves of the cliff were sheer and dangerous, with no way to safely climb down.
FAQs About the word eaves
the overhang at the lower edge of a roofThe edges or lower borders of the roof of a building, which overhang the walls, and cast off the water that falls on the
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The eaves of the house were adorned with intricate carvings.
We sat under the eaves to shelter from the rain.
The eaves provided shade for the patio, keeping it cool even on the hottest days.
The birds built their nests under the eaves, safe from the rain and wind.
