eave

UK
/iːv/
US
/iv/

Übersetzungen

eavesubstantiv
eaves
Pl.
UK
/iːv/
US
/iv/
The birds built a nest under the eave of the house.
Птицы свили гнездо под карнизом дома.
Synonyme
eaveadjektiv
UK
/iːv/
US
/iv/
Used attributively to denote position, measurement, or features located at or relating to an eave.

Definitionen

eavesubstantiv
The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.
The rainwater dripped steadily from the eave, forming a small puddle on the ground below.
Any projecting edge or overhang resembling the edge of a roof.
The climbers took shelter beneath the rocky eave that jutted out above the path.
eaveadjektiv
Situated at, forming, or pertaining to an eave.
The builder measured the eave height before ordering additional trusses.