eaves

Example Sentences

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And the water —the water was almost up to the eaves of the one-story houses that lined the street.

From Literature

Not a single light shone in the entire cinema, and the darkness that had settled on the eaves and window ledges seemed denser than the night.

From Literature

At the new Palisades house, the roof and siding are fire-resistant, and the eaves are closed to prevent sparks from entering.

From The Wall Street Journal

Outside, its low-sloped roof, wide eaves, textured wood and brick surfaces, and its shaded porch set behind broad overhangs are welcoming and human scaled.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times