- plural of eave.
eaves
Example Sentences
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Fire hardening includes measures such as cutting back brush, installing fire resistant roofs and closing eaves to resist fire embers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Check out the three-foot icicles dripping from the eaves and keep an eye out for the big boulder by the fire station on the right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
At the new Palisades house, the roof and siding are fire-resistant, and the eaves are closed to prevent sparks from entering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
Sprinklers under the eaves are designed to go off automatically when a fire approaches, dampening the exterior of the house and surrounding area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
But I would linger in that narrow passage under the eaves, yearning to say something, to heal something.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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