Trough Definition & Meaning
trough
- noun
- a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
- a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
- a concave shape with an open top
- a treasury for government funds
- a long narrow shallow receptacle
- a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
"Trough" in song lyrics
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"Till they hit the bottom of the trough"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"Backwards wrapped my trough"
Beanie Sigel f/ Kurupt — Gangsta Gangsta -
"Already chose the doors you go trough"
Grits — They All Fall Down
Words that rhyme with trough
Usage tips for "trough"
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- What does trough mean?
- a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed) a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater a concave shape with an open top a treasury for government funds a long narrow shallow receptacle a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
- What part of speech is trough?
- Trough is a noun.
- How many definitions does trough have?
- Trough has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).