trough
10 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #17,661
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Definitions
noun
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tɹˈɔːf/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural troughs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a channel along the eaves or on the roof
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
a treasury for government funds
a concave shape with an open top
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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