Eaves

Word EAVES
Character 5
Hyphenation eaves
Pronunciations /iːvz/

Definitions and meanings of "Eaves"

What do we mean by eaves?

The projecting overhang at the lower edge of a roof. noun plural

Edge; border; margin.

Specifically The lower edge of a roof; that part of the roof of a building which projects beyond the wall and sheds the water that falls on the roof; hence, figuratively, any projecting rim.

The edges or lower borders of the roof of a building, which overhang the walls, and cast off the water that falls on the roof. noun plural

Brow; ridge. noun plural

Eyelids or eyelashes. noun plural

An arris fillet, or a thick board with a feather edge, nailed across the rafters at the eaves of a building, to raise the lower course of slates a little, or to receive the lowest course of tiles; -- called also eaves catch and eaves lath. noun plural

Same as Gutter, 1. noun plural

A molding immediately below the eaves, acting as a cornice or part of a cornice. noun plural

The European swallow. noun plural

The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building noun

The overhang at the lower edge of a roof noun

The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

Part of roof: The part of a roof that projects beyond the wall that supports it. Urban Dictionary

Dumb person who can drag a hoe when needed Urban Dictionary

A shortened version of the word eavesdropping typically paired with the word droppin'. To listen to people when you're not supposed to be. Urban Dictionary

A tears used to describe the physical properties of an object/s similar to those of corn. Also just means corn. Urban Dictionary

Short for eat a vagina Urban Dictionary

Another word for ugly Person 1: You are so eave ! Person 2: Thanks, you to ! Urban Dictionary

The literal feeling you get when you like a boy but he doesn't like you back Originated from cyber peers of online figure Taylor Eaves, who got rejected by so many boys that people began using his name as an adjective to describe their own experiences with rejection Urban Dictionary

To listen in on a conversation in which you are in no way involved aka: eavesdropping Urban Dictionary

The act of wearing ear buds and bouncing your head while no music is playing, so you can eaves drop on someone's conversation Urban Dictionary

Chris's booty butt Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Eaves

  • Antonyms for eaves
  • Eaves antonyms not found!

The word "eaves" in example sentences

The swallow builds about the roofs of houses, under what we call the eaves, and sometimes in the corners of windows. ❋ John Bewick (1769)

I think the reason for the lack of a normal roof with overhanging eaves is because it’s a modular prefab house. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The shot they keep repeating of the rescue worker hacking into a roof with water up to the eaves was a Metairie home. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I thought hanging it up to dry under the eaves might be a good idea, for air circulation. ❋ Spinningfishwife (2006)

Down at the eaves was the small arbor, green in summer, but covered now with dead vines and snow. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The little window under the eaves might be a nursery. ❋ Wells, Robin (1999)

All the other houses in the street were new, with large window panes and smooth walls, but the old house had queer faces cut out of the beams over the windows, and under the eaves was a dragon's head for a rain-water spout. ❋ Carolyn Sherwin Bailey (1918)

Outside, the gentle drizzle and the soothing tinkle from the eaves were the only sounds; within, there was but the faint rustle of garments from ❋ Booth Tarkington (1907)

Here under the eaves was a ditch the boy had been digging to take off water. ❋ Unknown (1901)

The rain dripping heavily from the eaves was the only sound that came from it, and a dull glow from an engine that lay alone on a siding was the only light that was to be seen. ❋ Earle Ashley Walcott (1895)

The one story stood forward a great way over the other; and directly under the eaves was a leaden spout with a dragon's head; the rain-water should have run out of the mouth, but it ran out of the belly, for there was a hole in the spout. ❋ Unknown (1840)

Unfortunately, the snakes do not eat termites, but they will take care of any house sparrows, starlings or pigeons that think the eaves are a fine place to roost or nest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Possessing all classic features such as eaves beautified with hanging pendants, a parapet and so forth, this palace exquisite beyond measure is, on top and bottom, black in the east, red in the south, white in the north, yellow in the west and blue in the center. ❋ Thu'u-bkwan Blo-bzang Chos-kyi Nyi-ma (1985)

But to fully appreciate this word, you would first need to understand the meaning of "eaves".

However, under the eaves was a litter of ancient wood chips and shavings, discarded bits of rope and sacking, and abandoned birds’ nests, which would make perfect kindling. ❋ FOLLETT, Ken (1989)

The eaves are a threat to me; the tiles would fall on us had they their will; the houses nod to -- to -- " ❋ Stanley John Weyman (1891)

When [it started] to rain, the animals took [shelter] underneath the [eaves]. ❋ Jafje (2007)

[Dont mess] with her [she a] [eave] Shut up you a eave ❋ Eavee (2020)

[Samwise] Gamgee- "I aint been [droppin] no [eaves] sir, honest." Did you hear what those people were saying? What you think I've been droppin eaves? ❋ CandyKane (2014)

[I can’t] [wait] to eat [eaving]! ❋ SnakeyDino4 (2023)

I told [Stacey] to [EAV] since she likes women [better than] men. ❋ Smarge (2007)

[Person 1]: You are so eave ! [Person 2]: [Thanks], you to ! ❋ Marreh_808 (2020)

I nearly [cried] over a boy yesterday and I was like wow I'm so Taylor Eaves... I haven't cried since I was 10. Olivia is feeling really Taylor Eaves at the moment because a boy keeps [blanking] her on [iMessage], can you cheer her up? ❋ TeamCaptain (2013)

1: I dropped my [eaves] all over the place in [study hall] today 2: Pick up your eaves and get the hell outa here! 3: Dave- Derek [came out of the closet] today! Chris- how do you know that? Dave- oh, i was just dropping a few eaves in 3rd period today 4: I be Dropping [Eaves] yo! ❋ KJDrag1 (2008)

I was eaves podding and [I heard] [Elaine] say she was [pregnant]! ❋ Theresa Bates (2009)

[Look] [Guys]! His Mr. Eaves is [showing]! ❋ Mungdiver (2014)

Cross Reference for Eaves

  • Eaves cross reference not found!

What does eaves mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews