жёлоб — meaning in English

English meaning

• chute noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
• gouge noun A chisel with a curved blade, used to cut grooves or hollows into wood or stone.
• 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.

Senses

жёлоб 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.
• gouge A cut or groove, as left by a gouge or something sharp.
• gutter A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
• trough A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.
• trough A short, narrow canal designed to hold water until it drains or evaporates.
• trough (Canada) A gutter under the eaves of a building; an eaves trough.

chute — full definition

1. noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
2. noun A narrow passage used to funnel or confine animals, such as livestock.
3. noun Informal shortening of "parachute".

gouge — full definition

1. noun A chisel with a curved blade, used to cut grooves or hollows into wood or stone.
2. noun A groove or hole left behind, as if cut by such a tool.
3. verb To dig, scoop, or cut a groove or hole into something.
4. verb To overcharge someone, especially by taking unfair advantage of a situation.

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