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Meaning of trough
The primary meaning of the word "trough" is a long, narrow, open container or channel used for holding or conveying something, such as food for animals or water.
Etymology of trough
The word "trough" comes from the Old English word "trōh", which is also the source of the Modern English word "trough" and is related to the Old Norse word "trō", the Middle Low German word "trōch", and the Middle Dutch word "troch", all of which carry the meaning of a vessel or a container.
Historically, the word has been used to describe a variety of containers, including those used for feeding animals, holding water, or conveying materials.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A long, narrow, open container, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic, used for holding or feeding animals.
- * A long, narrow, channel or depression in the ground, especially one that is natural or has been formed by erosion.
- * A period of time when a particular activity, situation, or process is at its lowest point or is experiencing a decline.
Usage Examples
- The farmer filled the trough with feed for the horses.
- * The hikers had to cross the trough in the mountain, which was formed by a stream.
- * The company is going through a tough trough, with sales at an all-time low.