Eaves (Noun)

Meaning

The overhang at the lower edge of a roof.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Examples

• Water continued to seep through the gap where the rain gutter met the eaves.
• The wooden trim around the eaves needed a fresh coat of paint to protect it from the elements.
• From her bedroom window, she gazed out at the intricate carvings that lined the eaves of the ancient church.
• The first floor was partially sheltered by the wide, overhanging eaves of the upper floor above.
• Snow accumulation along the eaves posed a significant risk of ice dams forming in winter.