eave

[ eev ]

noun

1. Usually eaves. the overhanging lower edge of a roof.
2. Often eaves. the overhanging edge of anything, as a hat.

Other Words From

• eaved adjective
• un·eaved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eave¹

before 1000; Middle English eves, Old English efes; cognate with Old High German obisa, Gothic ubizwa hall; above, over

Example Sentences

An additional Hungarian team of 15-20 rescuers will eave Hungary on Thursday evening on a military plane provided by the government and arrive at the rescue site on Friday morning, Kovacs said.

From Washington Times

But I made it to the shed, and ducked under the short eave.

From Literature

An overhanging eave or a neighboring fence provides additional shelter from wind and rain.

From Seattle Times

And there’s more in the next eave.

From Literature

And cross blocking between those supports should be installed at least every four to six feet as rafters rise from eave to ridge; walls more than six feet high also need cross supports.

From Washington Post