sheughs

Definition of sheughsnext
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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Noun
  • 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
Noun
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    Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Sheughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheughs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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