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Contact (the part of a bell) against which the clapper strikes ( sound bow )
contact (the part of a bell) against which the clapper strikes
The bell's tone changed when the clapper hit a different part of the sound bow.
The bell's tone changed when the clapper hit a different part of the sound bow.

() A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed) ( trough )
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
() A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater ( eavestrough [Canadian] , trough , gutter )
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed ( manger , trough )
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
A long narrow shallow receptacle ( trough )
a long narrow shallow receptacle
A treasury for government funds ( public treasury , till , trough )
a treasury for government funds
A concave shape with an open top ( trough , bowl )
a concave shape with an open top

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