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ditch

/dɪtʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does ditch mean?

noun, verb

A long, narrow depression or ditch in the ground, typically used for drainage or irrigation. To get rid of or discard something, especially by throwing it away.

Example

"The farmer dug a ditch around the garden to keep out the weeds."

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