- plural of eave.
eaves
Example Sentences
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The auctioneers said the ruined property has intact walls to eaves level, as well as two ruined cottages, a smithy and old shop.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Immediately noticeable were the sagging eaves, the multitude of leaks from the roof, the dried out, splintered mahogany and the battered exterior woodwork, which had suffered seven decades of winds from the Sound.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
The heat risk in a studio apartment under the eaves with no through air -- windows on just one side for example -- was a negative point for Camille Couturier during a viewing with Denke.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
As usual, the potter was nowhere in sight at the end of the day, so Tree-ear left the cart parked under the eaves and went to retrieve the remaining half of his midday meal.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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