Definition of Trough

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Trough

The transverse section of a cyclonic area where the barometric pressure, neither rising nor falling, has reached its lowest point.

A long, hollow vessel, generally for holding water or other liquid, especially one formed by excavating a log longitudinally on one side; a long tray; also, a wooden channel for conveying water, as to a mill wheel.

Any channel, receptacle, or depression, of a long and narrow shape; as, trough between two ridges, etc.

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Trough Translations

trough in Dutch is krib, drenkbak, trog, eetbak, bak
trough in French is pour cette raison, auge
trough in German is Trog, Mulde
trough in Portuguese is calha

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