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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Noun
  • Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.
    Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • As fog passes through, tiny droplets cling to the mesh, combine and drip into gutters that funnel the water into storage tanks.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Sheughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheughs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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