calha — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chute noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
- gutter noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
- trough noun A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
- waterspout noun A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
Senses
calha is used for these senses in English:
- chute A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
- gutter A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
- trough (Canada) A gutter under the eaves of a building; an eaves trough.
- waterspout A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.
chute — full definition
- noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
- noun A narrow passage used to funnel or confine animals, such as livestock.
- noun Informal shortening of "parachute".
gutter — full definition
- noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
- noun A morally low or degrading state or environment.
- verb (of a candle flame) To flicker unsteadily as it burns down, as if about to go out.