eaves

NOUN

overhang

Synonyms

STRONG

rim soffit

Example Sentences

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“I became a bit of a connoisseur of bob runs,” said John Eaves, a world-champion freestyle skier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

While Prof Eaves is excited about the possibility of AI in government services, he advises caution.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

Alex, 11, and Oscar, 13, live in Woodhouse Eaves, in Leicestershire, and Oscar has his bus travel to school funded by Leicestershire County Council.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

It has consultants scouting the L.A. real estate market for properties like the Eaves — apartment buildings under construction or newly completed that are stalled or underwater.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Eaves are the parts of roofs that project over the walls.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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