Ditch

usgb/dɪtʃ/
noun

A narrow channel dug in the ground, usually used for drainage or to mark a boundary.

The rainwater flowed into the ditch by the side of the road.
Visual representation of "ditch" - A narrow channel dug in the ground, usually used for drainage or to mark a boundary.

Often appears as...

  • dig a ditch
  • jump across a ditch
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Physical Feature

Refers to actual ground formations—not metaphorical or abstract.

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The workers excavated a ditch for the new pipeline.
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Man-made Structures

Emphasizes that ditches are typically created by people for specific purposes.

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Farmers dug irrigation ditches to water their crops.
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Non-Containment

Unlike cups or boxes, ditches contain things temporarily like excess water.

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The ditch along the path should prevent flooding during the storm.
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