sheugh

Definition of sheughnext
chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
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    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • Residents who live on private streets and properties without curbs or gutters don’t qualify for a visit from the Claw.
    Sarah Linn November 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In these cases, leaves are often required to be piled in the right-of-way rather than street gutter to minimize mess and clogged drains.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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