Fossa and Trough

Fossa

Fossa noun - A concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression).
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Synonyms for Fossa

Trough and fossa are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trough" instead a noun "Fossa".

Nearby Word: fosse

Trough

Trough noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
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Synonyms for Trough

Fossa and trough are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Fossa" with "Trough", this nouns are similar.
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