Eaving

//ˈiːvɪŋ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    The eaves of a roof. countable, uncountable

    "These outer boards lapped over each other, and were fastened to the upright and horizontal timbers by nails much larger than those now used in the roof-eaving."

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"These outer boards lapped over each other, and were fastened to the upright and horizontal timbers by nails much larger than those now used in the roof-eaving."

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