Definition of ditch
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a long narrow excavation dug in the earth (as for drainage)
ditch
verb
ditched; ditching; ditches
Definition of ditch (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to surround with a long narrow cavity in the earth : to enclose with a ditch (see ditch entry 1)
The pasture was hedged and ditched.
b
: to dig a ditch in
2
aviation
: to make a forced landing of (an airplane) on water
successfully ditched the plane
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The first known use of ditch was before the 12th century
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