Eaves n. pl. : The edges or lower borders of the roof of a building, which overhang the walls, and cast off the water that falls on the roof.

Eaves n. pl. : Brow; ridge.

Eaves n. pl. : Eyelids or eyelashes.

Example:
How do we prevent roof nails from sticking out under house Eaves?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
eaves. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Eaves. An eave is the edge of a roof. Eaves usually project beyond the side of the building generally to provide weather protection. Some buildings, such as Craftsman bungalows, have very wide eaves with decorative brackets. ...