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trough


noun a large sink installed in a laundry. Compare laundry tub, trove. Also, laundry trough, wash trough.

Contributor's comments: In NW Tasmania "trough" is often pronounced "tro" rather than "troff".

Contributor's comments: [from Tasmania] Pronounced 'trow' (rhymes with cow).

Contributor's comments: I have heard Tasmanians pronounce this word as "trow" as in "wash trow" whilst in Melbourne the pronunciation is "troff".

Contributor's comments: [Tasmania] trow (spelt trough) a laundry tub.