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Vocabulary Entry
ditch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A narrow channel or trench used for drainage or irrigation.
Example Sentences
"The farmer dug a ditch to redirect water flowing from the fields."
"Children loved to jump over the ditch during their playtime."
"The road had a deep ditch alongside it, making driving hazardous."
V
verb
To excavate or create a ditch; to abandon or leave behind.
Example Sentences
"They had to ditch their old car because it was too expensive to repair."
"He decided to ditch the meeting and go for a walk instead."
"The workers are expected to ditch the excess dirt into the nearby field."