troughing
ˈtrɔːfɪŋ
Definition

Definition of troughing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
shapeTECH.having a shape or function like a troughTECH.
  • The troughing roof collected rainwater efficiently.
channelled
2.
landformTECH.forming a channel or depressionTECH.
  • The troughing landscape directed the flow of water.
channeling depressing
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Origin of troughing

English, trough (long, narrow container) + -ing (action)

Examples of troughing in a sentence

  • Troughing channels were installed to guide the water flow.
  • The troughing terrain was difficult to navigate.
  • Troughing patterns were evident in the soil.

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  1. French:en forme d'auge, creusé, ...
  2. German:rinnenförmig, eine Rinne formend, ...
  3. Italian:a canaletta, incavato, ...
  4. Spanish:en forma de canal, formando un canal, ...
  5. Portuguese:côncavo, canalado, ...
  6. Chinese:槽状的, 形成沟槽的, ...
  7. Japanese:トラフ状の, 溝を形成する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَوْضِي, مُنْخَفِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּעֲלָתִי, שְׁקָעִי, ...
  10. Russian:корытообразный, образующий канал, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жолобоподібний, каналоподібний, ...
  12. Hindi:नादाकार, चैनल बनाना, ...
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Definition of trough - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animal feedinglong narrow container for animal feed or water
  • The pigs ate from the trough.
feeder manger
2.
economic downturnTECH.state of low economic activityTECH.
  • The country's economy was in a trough for several years..
recession slump
3.
irrigationnarrow channel for water or other liquids
  • Water flowed through the irrigation trough.
channel ditch gutter

Verb

tr.
consumingconsume resources or goods greedily
  • The company was troughing resources at an alarming rate.
devour gobble gorge
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Images of trough

  • trough: long narrow container for animal feed or water
    long narrow container for animal feed or water
  • trough: narrow channel for water or other liquids
    narrow channel for water or other liquids
  • trough: long narrow depression between waves or ridges
    long narrow depression between waves or ridges

Expressions with trough

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container for providing water to livestock
The cows drank from the water trough in the field.
area of low air pressure causing clouds or rain
A trough of depression brought heavy rain to the city.
shallow vessel for gas collection by liquid displacement
A pneumatic trough was set up for the experiment.
shallow container used for kneading dough
She placed the dough in the kneading trough to prepare it for baking..

Origin of trough

Old English, trog (trough)

Examples of trough in a sentence

  • She filled the trough with fresh water.
  • Businesses struggled to survive during the economic trough.
  • The trough in the market affected everyone.
  • The gardener cleaned the trough to ensure smooth water flow.
  • Rainwater collected in the trough after the storm.
  • The farmer noticed a trough in the middle of the field.

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  1. French:mangeoire, engloutir, ...
  2. German:Trog, verschlingen, ...
  3. Italian:mangiatoia, divorare, ...
  4. Spanish:comedero, consumir, ...
  5. Portuguese:cocho, consumir, ...
  6. Chinese:槽, 挥霍, ...
  7. Japanese:飼い葉桶, 食い尽くす, ...
  8. Arabic:مِعْلَف, اِلْتَهَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵבוּס, לִזְלוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:корыто, поглощать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:годівниця, споживати, ...
  12. Hindi:नांद, उपभोग करना, ...
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