˜yÐÄvlog

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eaves

/ ¾±Ë±¹³ú /

plural noun

  1. the edge of a roof that projects beyond the wall
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of eaves1

Old English efes; related to Gothic ubizwa porch, Greek hupsos height
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Example Sentences

There are no eaves or roof vents that could otherwise trap heat or allow embers to inside.

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Eight people on the Willow Green estate shared their concerns about stained walls, mould, or crumbling mortar in the eaves.

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Rather than catching fire from direct contact with flames, many homes begin to burn due to embers that can fly miles, entering through eaves or gable vents.

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When setting individual home premiums, California is requiring insurers to consider a building owner’s fire mitigation efforts, such as installing a Class A fire-rated roof, closing eaves or doing brush removal.

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We met on the tree-lined terrace of a West Hollywood hotel, and as we spoke, a curious squirrel crawled closer on the eaves just a few feet away, determined to crash the interview.

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