Looking for the meaning of the word EAVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EAVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Eaves
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English efes (singular); of Germanic origin; related to German dialect Obsen, also probably to over
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
iːvz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building
Short Definition:part of roof that meets or overhangs walls of building
Examples:- wild bees nest under the eaves
- under the eave and the window is a workbench
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