eavestrough

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Definition of eavestrough in English English dictionary

A trough under the eaves of a building for draining water from the roof; gutter

Where in an action for a nuisance, in allowing the water from the defendant's roof to be shed on the plaintiff's land, there was evidence to show that the water did not run upon the plaintiff's premises until after a new eavestrough was constructed and put up, and that since that time it did run over and upon the plaintiff's premises, and injured his land; it was held, that the judge on the tiral erred in nonsuiting the plaintiff.

{i} (term used in Canada and the USA) gutter placed under the edge of a roof

Canadian, alternative spelling of eaves trough

Synonyms

eavestroughing, eaves-troughing, gutter, rain gutter

Etymology

(noun.) 1878. 1813 eaves-trough, 1817 eave trough, 1870 eavestrough, from eave +‎ trough.