Eavesdrip

/ˈiːvzdrɪp/ noun

Definition

Water that drips from the eaves of a roof, or the place where such water falls and collects on the ground.

Etymology

Compound word from 'eaves' (roof overhang) and 'drip' (water falling in drops). This is the literal source of the term 'eavesdropper' — those who stood in the eavesdrip to listen.

Kelly Says

The eavesdrip line is actually important in gardening and construction — it's where water from the roof creates a natural water source and affects what plants grow near buildings.

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