Meaning of trough in English

1. Pronunciation

   /trɔf/

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1. Noun

   trough

   Etymology

   Old English trog, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch trog and German Trog, also to tree

   Definitions

   1. a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
2. 2. a channel along the eaves or on the roof

   Examples

   • « collects and carries away rainwater »
3. 3. a concave shape with an open top
4. 4. a treasury for government funds
5. 5. a long narrow shallow receptacle
6. 6. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed