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trough


Definition: Meaning of, trough in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / trɒf /

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trough troughs
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  1. container a long narrow open container that holds water or food for animals
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  2. low point a short period of low activity, low prices etc
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  3. waves the hollow area between two waves
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  4. weather technical a long area of fairly low pressure between two areas of high pressure
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  5. have your nose/snout in the trough British English if people have their noses in the trough, they are involved in something which they hope will get them a lot of money or political power - used to show disapproval
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trough used in phrases

  • sloping trough (noun)
    1. sloping channel through which things can descend
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