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Trough

Definition

(noun) A long, narrow, open container for animals to eat or drink from; also used figuratively to describe a low point in a cycle, such as in economics or a wave pattern.

Example Sentences

1The farmer filled the trough with fresh water for the horses after the long ride.
2Has the economy finally reached the trough of the recession, or is further decline expected?
3The graph does not show a single trough but rather a series of minor fluctuations.
4Examine the data carefully and identify the precise trough before drawing any conclusions.
5There is a deep trough in the wave pattern that indicates a significant loss of energy.

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