trough
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/trɔːf/
🇬🇧
/trɒf/
noun
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A long, narrow container that animals use to eat or drink from.
The cows gathered around the trough to drink water.
R
A long, narrow area of low air pressure found between two areas of high pressure.
The weather forecast predicts a trough moving in, bringing rain and cooler temperatures.
R
A period of low activity or a downturn, especially in business or the economy.
The company is facing a trough in sales, but management is optimistic about the future.
R
A low area between two waves, hills, or mountains.
We walked through the trough between the two peaks, following the narrow path.
translation
A long, narrow container that animals use to eat or drink from.; A long, narrow area of low air pressure found between two areas of high pressure.; A period of low activity or a downturn, especially in business or the economy.; A low area between two waves, hills, or mountains.
Word Forms
Plural
troughs