eaves trough

Rainwater collection channel

A channel attached along the edge of a roof to collect and direct rainwater away from the building.

The term is used primarily in Canada, where American English prefers gutter: The eaves trough is clogged with leaves again.

Also spelled as one word: eavestrough.

drainage

runoff

Excess water drainage

channel · waterflow · collection · harvesting · diverter · rain barrel · cistern · watershed · precipitation

components

downspout

Vertical roof drainage pipe

fascia · soffit · bracket · hanger · end cap · outlet · elbow · connector · strainer · extension

materials

aluminum

Element thirteen

  • vinylSynthetic resin plastic
  • galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
  • copperReddish-brown metallic element

steel · seamless · sectional · plastic · zinc · mesh · painted · corrugated

maintenance

cleaning

Removing dirt and mess

  • clogBlock or wooden shoe
  • debrisScattered broken fragments
  • leavesTree's photosynthetic organs

repair · installation · inspection · flushing · sagging · leaking · resealing · patching · realignment · ice dam

Opposites
drainage system component

eaves troughdownspout

Vertical roof drainage pipe

downpipe · drain pipe · French drain · sump pump

Family

eaves, trough, eave, troughs, eavesdrop, eavesdropper, eavesdropping

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G