Meaning of the word trough in English
What does trough mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
trough
US /trɑːf/
UK /trɒf/
Noun
1.
a long, narrow, open receptacle for water or food for animals
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The farmer filled the trough with fresh water for the pigs.
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Cows were drinking from a large stone trough.
2.
a long, narrow depression in the ground or in a surface
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The heavy rain created a deep trough in the dirt road.
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Geologists studied the oceanic trough.
3.
a period of low activity, achievement, or prosperity
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The economy is currently in a deep trough.
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After a period of growth, the company hit a trough in sales.