noun

trough

Translation

trough, manger, channel, depression

The pigs ate from the trough.

The economy is in a deep trough.

A trough of low pressure is moving in.

a trough of ((sth.)) a long, narrow container or a low point. The baker used a wooden trough for the dough.

in a trough at a low point or level. Stock prices are in a trough right now.

Synonyms: manger, channel, depression, dip; Antonyms: peak, crest

From Old English 'trog', meaning 'hollowed-out vessel'. It is related to the word 'tree'.

The 'ough' sound is like in 'cough'. Picture a long, low container for animals, or the low point between two waves.