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trough

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trough
1. a narrow depression either in the land surface, ocean bed, or between two successive waves
2. Meteorol an elongated area of low pressure, esp an extension of a depression
3. Physics the portion of a wave, such as a light wave, in which the amplitude lies below its average value
4. Economics the lowest point or most depressed stage of the trade cycle
trough [trȯf]
(geology)
A small, straight depression formed just offshore on the bottom of a sea or lake and on the landward side of a longshore bar.
Any narrow, elongate depression in the surface of the earth.
An elongate depression on the sea floor that is wider and shallower than a trench. Also known as submarine trench.
The line connecting the lowest points of a fold.
(meteorology)
An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure; the opposite of a ridge.
trough
A channel used to carry electric conductors.
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Red-Cap carried until the great trough was quite full.
Fairy Tales by Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm View in context
Don Quixote promised to follow his advice scrupulously, and it was arranged forthwith that he should watch his armour in a large yard at one side of the inn; so, collecting it all together, Don Quixote placed it on a trough that stood by the side of a well, and bracing his buckler on his arm he grasped his lance and began with a stately air to march up and down in front of the trough, and as he began his march night began to fall.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
Then there came up through the floor of the room a three-headed Giant with a trough full of meat, who saluted her as his sister and set down the trough before her.
The Yellow Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew View in context
 
 
 
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