eave

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eave

/iːv/ UK
/iv/ US

Sounds like eve, Eve · Rhymes with -iːv

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A back-formation from eaves, from a misinterpretation of the -s ending as forming a plural.

noun eaves

alternative Alternative form of eaves (“the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building”) Features such as shutters, eave brackets, transoms, a wraparound porch, and a pergola all help establish the style of this home.

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"eave." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/eave. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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eave. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/eave

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"eave." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/eave.

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@misc{eave_2026,
  title = {eave},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/eave},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}