eaves

Example Sentences

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As depicted in a finely detailed illustration by Mr. Thompson, long eaves hang over the house’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Check out the three-foot icicles dripping from the eaves and keep an eye out for the big boulder by the fire station on the right.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The house will be better shielded against fire, Abraham said, with concrete roof tiles, tempered windows, sprinklers and enclosed eaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

It's reminiscent of a cooking wok or the upswept eaves of a Chinese temple.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

The usual way for sparrows to leave the Court was to fly out from under the eaves.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques