Eaves
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /iːvz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eaves is a noun meaning (architecture) The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.
Meaning
(architecture) The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Something that extends over or projects beyond.
- plural of eave
Example Sentences
But after many strains and heaves / He got up to the Saddle eaves.
Him that you term'd Sir, the good old Lord Gonzallo, / His teares runs downe his beard like winters drops / From eaues of reeds: […]
The mystic glory swims away; / From off my bed the moonlight dies; / And closing eaves of wearied eyes / I sleep till dusk is dipt in gray: […]
By my window bowered round with leaves, / And down my cheeks the quick tears ran / Like twinkling rain-drops from the eaves, / When warm spring showers are passing o'er: […]
Word Forms
- eave
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include awnings, canopies, overhangs, roof, eavesdrop, soffit.
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