Trough
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
Framework senses
- §1
- a channel along the eaves or on the roof
- §2
- a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
- §3
- a long narrow shallow receptacle
- §4
- a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
- §5
- a treasury for government funds
- §6
- a concave shape with an open top