trough
(trɒf , US trɔːf )
Word forms: troughs
1. countable noun
A trough is a long narrow container from which farm animals drink or eat.
The old stone cattle trough still sits by the main entrance.
Synonyms: manger, crib, water trough
2. countable noun
A trough is a low area between two big waves on the sea.
The boat rolled heavily in the troughs between the waves. [+ between]
3. countable noun
A trough is a low point in a process that has regular high and low points, for example a period in business when people do not produce as much as usual.
Looking back afterwards you will see that this was not a terminal trough in your career. [+ in]
American bank shares have risen by 60% since their trough last October.
4. countable noun
A trough of low pressure is a long narrow area of low air pressure between two areas of higher pressure. [technical]
The trough of low pressure extended over about 1000 kilometres.
Image of trough
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Collocations:
deep trough water trough
A deep trough generated wind shear, which inhibited significant intensification.
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However, a deep trough eroded the ridge, allowing the cyclone to move more towards the south.
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It contains deep troughs and basins, some more than 1,600 metres deep.
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Plant these in borders and pots for bright displays - even in deep troughs and trays - to produce masses of blooms to cut and display.
The Sun
A rogue wave, and the deep trough commonly seen before and after it, may last only for some minutes before either breaking, or reducing in size again.
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Silk foliage, moss and a bamboo water trough were added to give it an even more realistic appearance.
Globe and Mail
The landing ground was ready after they blew up fences, electricity pylons and a concrete water trough.
Times, Sunday Times
Test track include a bump track, pothole testing and articulation sections, a water trough, an inspection ramp and a control tower.
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The water trough was filled daily, perhaps by a pitcher pump, or by windmill power.
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The cross itself was removed and the base hollowed out sometime in the 19th century to make a water trough for cattle.
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Translations:
Chinese: 槽
Japanese: かいば桶
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