Meaning of the word trough in English

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trough

US /trɑːf/
UK /trɑːf/

Noun

1.

a long, narrow container without a lid that usually holds water or food for farm animals:

Example:
cows at the feeding trough

Verb

1.

to eat something quickly and eagerly, especially in large amounts:

Example:
She was sitting there troughing chocolate.
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