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eave Synonyms
Another word for eave
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• noun (Context 1)
The lower edge of a roof that projects beyond the wall of a building to throw off rainwater (usually used in the plural, 'eaves').
Usage Example
"A pair of barn swallows built their mud nest directly beneath the front overhang of the farmhouse."
Strong
overhang
Weak
soffit
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eave