Trough Very Common

Trough has 8 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

"The diver carefully navigated through the deep trough between two massive rolling swells to avoid getting caught in the whitewater."

trough

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

"The storm caused water to back up in the damaged trough, flooding the porch below."

gutter trough

a concave shape with an open top

"The storm drain was filled with water, forming a deep trough where the rain had pooled between the concrete slabs."

bowl trough

a treasury for government funds

"The new budget legislation opened the national trough to emergency grants for disaster relief."

public treasury trough till

a long narrow shallow receptacle

"The farmer filled the trough with fresh hay for the horses to eat from."

trough

a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

"The farmer checked to make sure the hay trough was full before letting the cows out into the pasture."

manger trough

A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.

"The farmer filled the wooden trough with fresh hay so the horses could eat during their morning break."

Verb

To eat in a vulgar style, as if from a trough.

"After hours of running through the mud, the dogs began to devour their kibble like they were being fed straight out of a trough."