Tray and Trough

Tray

Tray noun - An open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food.
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Trough and tray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trough" instead a noun "Tray".

Trough

Trough noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
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Tray and trough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tray" instead a noun "Trough".
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