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sheughs

noun

plural of sheugh, chiefly Scottish

as in ditches

a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Helen watched the ditches for pheasants but again there weren’t any.

— Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Homeowners may also be responsible for clearing leaves or keeping drainage ditches free of debris.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of ditches

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There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Marie Claire identifies high-collar outerwear as a defining trend of the season, spanning leather jackets, trenches, wool coats and sporty styles.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of trenches

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Keep photos of the roof, gutters and attic from year to year, because that visual record is the fastest way to see change.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Mosquitoes need only one tablespoon of water to breed, so areas like rain gutters, birdbaths or buckets with stagnant water are all possible breeding sites.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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