as in ditches
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
the first line of defense is a water-filled fosse that enemy troops would have to cross
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026 -
During this process, radial ditches in the outer ring that forms the distinct circle shape begins to emerge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2026
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The fabulous funnel design comes in all shapes and sizes from classic wool wrap styles to all-weather trenches and edgy leather bombers.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
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So where fiber connections may be expensive to make (think rivers and ravines, for instance), or where permitting is very challenging, FSO could provide just the solution.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Dec. 2025
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However, the weeks surrounding them can provide spectacular views of their own, as the line separating night from day, known as the terminator, sweeps across its surface, throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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There are a number of ways to divert excess water away from flower beds, like trenching, extending gutters, or installing a rain barrel.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Ice dams form mainly due to inadequate insulation; escaping heat causes snow to melt than quickly re-freeze in gutters, trapping snow and water and leading to leaks and other damage.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Fosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosses. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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