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TROUGH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Trough.

Trough - as a noun

A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depressionnatural depression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gutter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
channel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A concave shape with an open top

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowl

A treasury for government funds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
public treasurytill

A long narrow shallow receptacle

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
receptacle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
manger
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trough - as a verb

To eat in a vulgar style, as if from a trough.

Example: "He troughed his way through three meat pies."

Example Sentences

"She filled the horse's trough with fresh water."
"The stock market experienced a trough before rebounding."
"We hiked through the trough of the mountain range."
"The farmer used a trough to feed the pigs."
"The ship sailed through the shallow trough of the wave."
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Word Game Points

Is TROUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trough is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TROUGH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TROUGH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trough is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TROUGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TROUGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trough is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TROUGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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