ditches
word · lemma: ditch
Definition
Narrow, long holes dug in the ground, usually to hold or carry water or to mark a boundary. "Ditches" is the plural form of "ditch."
Usage & Nuances
Common in talking about farmland, roadsides, or construction sites. Always plural for more than one ("two ditches"). Not used for small decorative garden features. As a verb, "ditch" also means 'abandon' or 'get rid of', but here it's only the noun.
Example Sentences
Workers dug new ditches to help prevent flooding in the village.
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The farmers cleaned the ditches before planting crops.
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Rainwater flows into the ditches by the road.
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Children sometimes play near the ditches.
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After the storm, the ditches were full of muddy water.
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If you drive too fast, your car might end up in one of those ditches!
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