trough

• Nom désignant un long récipient étroit et ouvert servant à contenir de l'eau ou de la nourriture pour les animaux, ainsi qu'une gouttière ou un creux analogue dans le sol, un toit ou l'océan.

A noun referring to a long, narrow, open container for holding water or food for animals, or a similar channel or depression in the earth, roof, or ocean.

1. Narrow depressionB2formalscientific

   A long, narrow, low area between two higher areas, such as in the earth, between ocean waves, or on the ocean floor.

   Dépression étroite

   • The boat disappeared into a trough between the waves.
   • Geologists studied the deep trough in the ocean bed.
   • The valley formed a natural trough in the landscape.

   Synonymeschanneldepressiondipfurrowgroovegutterhollowtrench

   Antonymescrestpeakridge

2. Rainwater channelB1formal

   A channel along the edge of a roof or under the eaves that collects and carries away rainwater.

   Chéneau

   • The gutter trough was clogged with leaves.
   • Rainwater flows from the roof into the trough.
   • They installed new troughs to prevent water damage.

   Synonymesgutterspouting

3. Concave shapeB2formalart

   A shape that curves inward, like a shallow bowl or open top.

   Forme concave

   • The sculpture had a smooth, concave trough in its center.
   • The land formed a natural trough where water collected.
   • The artist carved a trough into the stone.

   Synonymesbasinconcavitydepressiondiphollowvalley

   Antonymesbulgecrestpeakprotrusionridge

4. Government treasuryC1formalbritishpolitical

   A fund or repository for government money or public revenue.

   Trésor public

   • The funds were allocated from the national trough.
   • The minister oversees the government trough.
   • Money from taxes flows into the public trough.

   Synonymesexchequerfisctreasury

5. Long shallow containerB1formal

   A long, narrow, shallow receptacle used for holding liquids or food.

   auge

   • She filled the trough with water for the animals.
   • The baker used a wooden trough to mix the dough.
   • A trough of water was placed in the garden for birds.

   Synonymesbunkfeedermanger

6. Animal feeding containerA2formal

   A container, typically found in a barn or stable, from which cattle, horses, or other livestock eat.

   auge

   • The horses ate hay from the feeding trough.
   • The farmer cleaned the trough after the cattle finished.
   • Each stall had a trough for grain and water.

   Synonymescribfeedermanger