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eaves

/iːvz/
Meanings
  • noun

    The overhanging edge of a roof.

  • noun

    Listening secretly to a conversation or observing someone surreptitiously.

Pronunciation
  1. /iːvz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with eaves
aves , grieves , leaves , beloves , deeves
Homophones
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  1. Eavesdropping (en) : Listening to a conversation secretly or observing someone surreptitiously.

  2. Eaves (en) : The overhanging edge of a roof.

Variants
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eave , eaves , eaves trough , eaves troughs
Etymology
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Old English ēaf, ēfe, probably related to ēafian ‘to move, drive’, from ēan ‘one’. The sense development from ‘edge, brink’ to ‘roof eave’ is paralleled in Old Norse ōf, Old High German oba, and Latin limen.

Trivia
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  1. Eavesdropping was a common practice in Shakespearean plays.

  2. The term 'eaves' is derived from the Old English word 'ēaf'.

  3. Eaves are an essential part of traditional thatched-roof houses, as they help prevent water from entering the building.

Related Concepts
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  1. Roof: A structure designed to cover the top of a building and protect it from the elements.

  2. Rainwater gutter: A channel that collects and directs rainwater from the eaves of a roof to the ground.

Culture
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In architecture, eaves are an essential component of roofs, providing shelter and protecting the building's walls from rain and sunlight. In literature, the term 'eavesdropping' is used to describe listening to private conversations secretly, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.

How to Memorize "eaves"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a house with a sloping roof. The edge of the roof that hangs over the walls is called the eave.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'eaves' with the idea of a house's roof and its protective function.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Eaves' stands for 'Edge Above Venturing Externally'.

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