What is the meaning of trough?

noun

  • A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed. )
  • A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater.
  • A concave shape with an open top.
  • A treasury for government funds.
  • A long narrow shallow receptacle.
  • A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed.
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