Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trough
noun
/trɔːf/
Definition
A long, narrow container used for holding water or food for animals, or for conducting liquids.
Examples
- The farmer filled the trough with water for the cattle.
- During the storm, rainwater flowed into the trough and drained away quickly.
- The horse drank from the wooden trough in the stable.
Meaning
A trough is commonly found on farms and is used to provide feed or water to livestock. It can also refer to a channel or depression in a surface, often used for drainage.
Synonyms
- channel
- container
- trench
- bin
