Trough meaning

What does “trough” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“trough” is a noun with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed).

trough

noun

  1. a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

  2. a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

    Synonymsgutter
  3. a concave shape with an open top

    Synonymsbowl
  4. a treasury for government funds

  5. a long narrow shallow receptacle

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

    Synonymsmanger

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University