EAVE


Meaning of EAVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈēv ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English eves (singular), from Old English efes; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English ūp up — more at up

Date: before 12th century

1. : the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall — usually used in plural

2. : a projecting edge (as of a hill) — usually used in plural

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.