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eave

/iːv/

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noun

C2formalcommon/iːv/

A noun referring to the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building, typically providing shelter from the elements.

  • 🇷🇺Часть крыши, которая примыкает к стенам здания или нависает над ними, обычно обеспечивая защиту от непогоды.
  1. Roof edge B2 formal

    The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.

    • Birds built a nest under the eave of the house.
    • The rain dripped from the eave onto the ground.
    • He painted the eaves of the barn last summer.

    🇷🇺Карниз

    Synonyms: corniceoverhang

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