eaves

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1. eaves - Noun

3. Eaves - Proper noun

Meaning

The edges or lower borders of the roof of a building, which overhang the walls, and cast off the water that falls on the roof.

Brow; ridge.

Eyelids or eyelashes.

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Also brush icicles from over eaves and gutters on the house and especially carport to prevent damage to cars and people. Source: Internet

It is these small animals, the ones that manage to find food in garbage cans or build nests in the eaves of buildings, that are proving most adaptable to human interference and also happen to spread disease. Source: Internet

As a side-effect, it has been assumed that the new stone and tile construction also ushered in the end of overhanging eaves in Greek architecture, as they made the need for an extended roof as rain protection for the mudbrick walls obsolete. Source: Internet

Eaves ultimately pleaded guilty to state bribery charges and agreed to resign from the Board of Supervisors in 2004, a year before his term ended. Source: Internet

“In his first Assembly race he beat an incumbent legislator, which is not easy to do,” said Bill Leonard, a friend of Eaves and former state assemblyman and senator who was serving in the Assembly when Eaves was elected. Source: Internet

Built with shingles, overhanging eaves and massive stone fireplaces, this house has had only three owners in the past 115 years. Source: Internet

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