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trough

noun

/trɔːf/

Meaning

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

The cows drank water from the wooden trough.

peak and trough

container, feeder, channel, low point

peak, crest

feeding trough, water trough, economic trough

a person who survives, especially in difficult conditions

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered o...

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again