Trough Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of TROUGH

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1

:

a long, shallow container from which animals (such as cows, pigs, horses, etc.) eat or drink

• a water trough

2

:

a period in which there is little economic activity and prices are usually low

• The economy/business is in a trough right now.

3

:

a long, low area between waves or hills

4

weather

:

a long, narrow area of low air pressure between two areas of higher pressure

— compare ridge 4

have/get your nose/snout in the trough

British, disapproving

:

to be in or get into a situation in which you are getting or trying to get a lot of money