eaves

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Icicles hung from the eaves and snowplows navigated Frankfort’s narrow, winding streets after an unusually cold winter blast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

As depicted in a finely detailed illustration by Mr. Thompson, long eaves hang over the house’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The house will be better shielded against fire, Abraham said, with concrete roof tiles, tempered windows, sprinklers and enclosed eaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

This is very easy to picture on a hot day in California fire country, where conifers rustle against the eaves and the ground is dusty-dry.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2025

Holiday lights twinkle from eaves and railings and porch columns.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz